Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
pseudohystrix
ID:
793191

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phengklai

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 32: 115 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000792524

Common Names

  • Castanopsis pseudohystrix
  • Pseudohystrix Castanopsis
  • Castanopsis's Pseudohystrix

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Description

Castanopsis pseudohystrix (also called False Chestnut Oak, among many other common names) is a perennial tree native to East Asia. It grows in moist meadows, marshes, and lake shores, and has a tree-like form with obovate-shaped leaves. The flowers are borne on a panicle-like inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis pseudohystrix is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castanopsis pseudohystrix has small, yellow flowers with a long, slender spur. The seed is a small, round, dark brown capsule. The seedlings are small, white, and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis pseudohystrix is a species of evergreen tree native to China. It is an easy-to-grow species that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. The plant should be repotted every two to three years in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Castanopsis pseudohystrix

Castanopsis pseudohystrix can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Castanopsis pseudohystrix FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis pseudohystrix?

Castanopsis pseudohystrix

What is the family of Castanopsis pseudohystrix?

Fagaceae

Where is Castanopsis pseudohystrix native to?

China

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-331090: Based on the initial data import
Chamlong Phengklai (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phengklai' in the authors string.