Castanopsis selangorensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
selangorensis
ID:
815772
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 94: 4 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815106
Common Names
- Castanopsis selangorensis
- Selangor Castanopsis
- Selangorensis Castanopsis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Castanopsis selangorensis (also called Selangor Castanopsis, among many other common names) is a large tree that is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It has a dense crown of leaves, with oblong-lanceolate leaves that are dark green and glossy on the upper surface and pale green and slightly hairy on the underside. It is found in humid tropical forests, often in areas with sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Castanopsis selangorensis is used as a shade tree and as an ornamental tree. It is also used for timber and fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Castanopsis selangorensis is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Castanopsis selangorensis is a large evergreen tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer, and the cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Castanopsis selangorensis
Castanopsis selangorensis can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Castanopsis selangorensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castanopsis selangorensis?
Castanopsis selangorensis
What is the common name of Castanopsis selangorensis?
Selangorensis Castanopsis
What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis selangorensis?
Castanopsis selangorensis is found in the tropical rainforests of South East Asia.
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-35310: Based on the initial data import
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.