Castanopsis oblonga - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblonga
ID:
815302
Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.C.Hsu & Jen.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 13(4): 19 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814636
Common Names
- Castanopsis oblonga
- Oblong Chestnut
- Vietnamese Chestnut
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Castanopsis oblonga (also called Oblong Chestnut, among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree native to Vietnam. It has a dense, rounded crown and a thick, rough bark. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Castanopsis oblonga 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 oblonga flower is small and yellow, with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Castanopsis oblonga is an 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 oblonga
Castanopsis oblonga is native to Vietnam and can be found in evergreen forests at elevations of 500-1,500 meters.
Castanopsis oblonga FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castanopsis oblonga?
Castanopsis oblonga
What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis oblonga?
Forests and woodlands
What is the flowering period of Castanopsis oblonga?
April to May
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-35267: Based on the initial data import
Yung Chun Hsu (b.1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.C.Hsu' in the authors string.