Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
indica
ID:
814751

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 1: 182 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814085

Common Names

  • Indica Castanopsis
  • Indica Castanopsum
  • Castanopsis Indica

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Description

Castanopsis indica (also called 'Indian Chestnut', among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree that can reach up to 30 m in height. It has alternate, oblong-lanceolate leaves that are up to 25 cm long and 5 cm wide. It is native to India, and grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis indica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castanopsis indica is yellow in color and has a bell-like shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis indica is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 15 m tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, yellow flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is done by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Castanopsis indica

Castanopsis indica is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Castanopsis indica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis indica?

Castanopsis indica

What is the common name of Castanopsis indica?

Indian chestnut

What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis indica?

It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, and is found in forests at elevations of 500–2,500 m

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,

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