Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
purpurella
ID:
815554

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) N.P.Balakr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Fl. Jowai 2: 458 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814888

Common Names

  • Castanopsis purpurella
  • Purple Chinkapin Oak
  • Vietnamese Chinkapin Oak

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Description

Castanopsis purpurella (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 purpurella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Castanopsis purpurella sub. laotica (Hickel & A.Camus) Govaerts
Castanopsis purpurella sub. purpurella

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Castanopsis purpurella flower is a small, purple flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a white center. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis purpurella is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Castanopsis purpurella

Castanopsis purpurella can be found in China.

Castanopsis purpurella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis purpurella?

Castanopsis purpurella

What is the common name of Castanopsis purpurella?

Purple-leaved chinquapin

What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis purpurella?

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-35290: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Nambiyath Puthansurayil Balakrishnan (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Balakr.' in the authors string.