Castanopsis paucispina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paucispina
ID:
815412
Status:
valid
Authors:
Soepadmo
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 7: 398 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814746
Common Names
- Chinese Chestnut
- Chinese Chinquapin
- Chinese Chinkapin
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Castanopsis paucispina (also called 'Few-spined Castanopsis', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fagaceae family. It is native to China. It is found in subtropical or tropical dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Castanopsis paucispina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or screen. It is also used for erosion control and to provide shade. It has been used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Castanopsis paucispina has white flowers with a yellow center, small seeds, and small seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Castanopsis paucispina is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Castanopsis paucispina
Castanopsis paucispina can be found in China.
Castanopsis paucispina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castanopsis paucispina?
Castanopsis paucispina
What are the common names of Castanopsis paucispina?
Few-spined Chestnut
Where is Castanopsis paucispina found?
It is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America
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-35277: Based on the initial data import
Engkik Soepadmo (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soepadmo' in the authors string.