Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
tibetana
ID:
816067

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hance

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 13: 367 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815401

Common Names

  • Tibetana Castanopsis
  • Tibetana Oak
  • Tibetana Chestnut

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Description

Castanopsis tibetana (also called Tibetan Oak, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 20 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter. Its leaves are oblong-elliptic in shape and its fruits are ovoid-globose drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis tibetana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and sedative properties, and is used to treat asthma, bronchitis, and other respiratory conditions. It is also used to treat digestive problems, skin conditions, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castanopsis tibetana is a small, yellow, five-lobed corolla with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis tibetana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and require regular watering.

Where to Find Castanopsis tibetana

Castanopsis tibetana can be found in the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan and east to western China.

Castanopsis tibetana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis tibetana?

Castanopsis tibetana

Where is Castanopsis tibetana found?

Castanopsis tibetana is found in the Himalayan region of Tibet.

What type of soil does Castanopsis tibetana prefer?

Castanopsis tibetana prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

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,

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