Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
lanceifolia
ID:
814932

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Hickel & A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 68: 394 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814266

Common Names

  • Castanopsis lanceifolia
  • Lanceifolia
  • Lance-leaved Castanopsis

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Description

Castanopsis lanceifolia (also called Lance-leaved Chinquapin, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree in the beech family. It is native to western North America, where it is found in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington. It grows in forests at elevations of 0–2,000 metres (0–6,600 ft).

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis lanceifolia is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It can also be used to attract birds to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castanopsis lanceifolia 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 lanceifolia can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is tolerant of temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F).

Where to Find Castanopsis lanceifolia

Castanopsis lanceifolia is native to China, Japan, and Taiwan.

Castanopsis lanceifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis lanceifolia?

Castanopsis lanceifolia

What is the common name of Castanopsis lanceifolia?

Lanceifolia

What is the family of Castanopsis lanceifolia?

Fagaceae

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-35231: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Paul Robert Hickel (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hickel' in the authors string.