Castanopsis mekongensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mekongensis
ID:
815148
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 85: 653 (1938 publ. 1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814482
Common Names
- Mekong Chestnut Oak
- Mekong Castanopsis
- Mekong Chinquapin Oak
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Castanopsis mekongensis (also called Mekong Oak, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to the Mekong region. It has an upright habit and produces small, yellow flowers. It is typically found in dry, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Castanopsis mekongensis is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has fragrant, white flowers that bloom in the summer and can be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also a popular plant for bonsai, as it can be easily trained and shaped.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Castanopsis mekongensis has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Castanopsis mekongensis is a evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed, division or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings can be taken in summer.
Where to Find Castanopsis mekongensis
Castanopsis mekongensis is native to Vietnam and Laos.
Castanopsis mekongensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castanopsis mekongensis?
Castanopsis mekongensis
What is the common name of Castanopsis mekongensis?
Mekong Chestnut
What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis mekongensis?
Native to Vietnam
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-35253: Based on the initial data import
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.