Castanopsis microphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
815181
Status:
valid
Authors:
Soepadmo
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 7: 395 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814515
Common Names
- Small-leaved Chestnut Oak
- Small-leaved Castanopsis
- Small-leaved Chinquapin Oak
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Castanopsis microphylla (also called Small-leaved Chinquapin, 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 microphylla has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory illnesses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Castanopsis microphylla 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 microphylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and does not require frequent watering. Fertilize in the spring and summer for best results.
Where to Find Castanopsis microphylla
Castanopsis microphylla can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, from India to China and Japan.
Castanopsis microphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castanopsis microphylla?
Castanopsis microphylla
What is the family of Castanopsis microphylla?
Fagaceae
What is the origin of Castanopsis microphylla?
Tropical Asia
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-35256: Based on the initial data import
Engkik Soepadmo (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soepadmo' in the authors string.