Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
hupehensis
ID:
814684

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.S.Chao

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Sci. Silvae Sin. 8: 187 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814018

Common Names

  • Castanopsis hupehensis
  • Hupehensis Castanopsis
  • Castanopsis Hupehensis

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Description

Castanopsis hupehensis (also called Hupeh Chestnut Oak, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a rounded crown and leathery, serrated leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis hupehensis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has fragrant white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer months. The plant is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating colds, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Castanopsis hupehensis has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis hupehensis is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach a height of up to 15 m (50 ft). It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Castanopsis hupehensis

Castanopsis hupehensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, India, and Southeast Asia.

Castanopsis hupehensis FAQ

What type of soil does Castanopsis hupehensis prefer?

Castanopsis hupehensis prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

How much sunlight does Castanopsis hupehensis need?

Castanopsis hupehensis needs full sun to partial shade.

How often should Castanopsis hupehensis be watered?

Castanopsis hupehensis should be watered weekly or as needed.

Species in the Castanopsis genus

Castanopsis pseudohystrix, Castanopsis thaiensis, Castanopsis undulatifolia, Castanopsis acuminatissima, Castanopsis amabilis, Castanopsis annamensis, Castanopsis argentea, Castanopsis argyrophylla, Castanopsis arietina, Castanopsis armata, Castanopsis birmanica, Castanopsis boisii, Castanopsis borneensis, Castanopsis brevispinula, Castanopsis buruana, Castanopsis calathiformis, Castanopsis cambodiana, Castanopsis carlesii, Castanopsis castanicarpa, Castanopsis catalpifolia, Castanopsis cavaleriei, Castanopsis ceratacantha, Castanopsis cerebrina, Castanopsis chapaensis, Castanopsis chevalieri, Castanopsis chinensis, Castanopsis choboensis, Castanopsis chunii, Castanopsis clarkei, Castanopsis clemensii, Castanopsis concinna, Castanopsis costata, Castanopsis crassifolia, Castanopsis cryptoneuron, Castanopsis curtisii, Castanopsis cuspidata, Castanopsis delavayi, Castanopsis densinervia, Castanopsis densispinosa, Castanopsis diversifolia, Castanopsis dongchoensis, Castanopsis echinocarpa, Castanopsis echinophora, Castanopsis endertii, Castanopsis evansii, Castanopsis eyrei, Castanopsis fabri, Castanopsis fargesii, Castanopsis ferox, Castanopsis fissa,

Species in the Fagaceae family

Castanea crenata, Castanea dentata, Castanea henryi, Castanea mollissima, Castanea neglecta, Castanea ozarkensis, Castanea pumila, Castanea sativa, Castanea seguinii, Castanopsis pseudohystrix, Castanopsis thaiensis, Castanopsis undulatifolia, Castanopsis acuminatissima, Castanopsis amabilis, Castanopsis annamensis, Castanopsis argentea, Castanopsis argyrophylla, Castanopsis arietina, Castanopsis armata, Castanopsis birmanica, Castanopsis boisii, Castanopsis borneensis, Castanopsis brevispinula, Castanopsis buruana, Castanopsis calathiformis, Castanopsis cambodiana, Castanopsis carlesii, Castanopsis castanicarpa, Castanopsis catalpifolia, Castanopsis cavaleriei, Castanopsis ceratacantha, Castanopsis cerebrina, Castanopsis chapaensis, Castanopsis chevalieri, Castanopsis chinensis, Castanopsis choboensis, Castanopsis chunii, Castanopsis clarkei, Castanopsis clemensii, Castanopsis concinna, Castanopsis costata, Castanopsis crassifolia, Castanopsis cryptoneuron, Castanopsis curtisii, Castanopsis cuspidata, Castanopsis delavayi, Castanopsis densinervia, Castanopsis densispinosa, Castanopsis diversifolia, Castanopsis dongchoensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-35208: Based on the initial data import
Chi Son Chao (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.Chao' in the authors string.