Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
sieboldii
ID:
815836

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Makino) Hatus.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ryukyus : 223 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815170

Common Names

  • Castanopsis sieboldii
  • Siebold's Castanopsis
  • Castanopsis Sieboldii

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Description

Castanopsis sieboldii (also called Siebold's Castanopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fagaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis sieboldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive ailments and as an antiseptic.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Castanopsis sieboldii var. lutchuensis (Koidz.) T.Yamaz. & S.Mashiba
Castanopsis sieboldii var. sieboldii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castanopsis sieboldii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have two oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis sieboldii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Castanopsis sieboldii

Castanopsis sieboldii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of East Asia.

Castanopsis sieboldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis sieboldii?

Castanopsis sieboldii

What is the common name of Castanopsis sieboldii?

Siebold's Chestnut

What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis sieboldii?

Castanopsis sieboldii is native to East Asia, from China to Japan

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-35316: Based on the initial data import
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
Sumihiko Hatusima (1906-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hatus.' in the authors string.