Castanopsis psilophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
psilophylla
ID:
815531
Status:
valid
Authors:
Soepadmo
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 7: 401 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814865
Common Names
- Castanopsis psilophylla
- Smooth-leaved Chinkapin Oak
- Vietnamese Chinkapin Oak
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Castanopsis psilophylla (also called Chinese Chestnut, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to China. It has leathery, dark green leaves and small, yellowish-brown flowers. It grows in forests and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Castanopsis psilophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high tolerance to drought and is often used to stabilize slopes and prevent soil erosion. It is also used as a source of timber and fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Castanopsis psilophylla is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are short and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Castanopsis psilophylla is an evergreen tree native to Vietnam. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Castanopsis psilophylla
Castanopsis psilophylla can be found in China.
Castanopsis psilophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castanopsis psilophylla?
Castanopsis psilophylla
What is the common name of Castanopsis psilophylla?
Smooth-leaved chinquapin
What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis psilophylla?
Forests and woodlands
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-35288: Based on the initial data import
Engkik Soepadmo (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soepadmo' in the authors string.