Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
jianfenglingensis
ID:
814793

Status:
valid

Authors:
Duanmu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814127

Common Names

  • Castanopsis jianfenglingensis
  • Jianfenglingensis Castanopsis
  • Jianfenglingensis Castanopsi

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Description

Castanopsis jianfenglingensis (also called 'Jianfengling 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 jianfenglingensis 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 jianfenglingensis is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis jianfenglingensis is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can reach a height of up to 20 m. It is best grown in well-drained, acidic soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in summer. The cuttings should be taken from young, healthy shoots and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Castanopsis jianfenglingensis

Castanopsis jianfenglingensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Yunnan and Guangxi.

Castanopsis jianfenglingensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis jianfenglingensis?

Castanopsis jianfenglingensis

What is the common name of Castanopsis jianfenglingensis?

Jianfengling chestnut

What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis jianfenglingensis?

It is native to China, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-35218: Based on the initial data import
Shing Duanmu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duanmu' in the authors string.