Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
touranensis
ID:
816101

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hickel & A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 32: 399 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815435

Common Names

  • Touranensis Castanopsis
  • Touranensis Oak
  • Touranensis Chestnut

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Description

Castanopsis touranensis (also called 'Touren Chestnut', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fagaceae family. It is native to China, and is typically found in moist forests and along streams. It is an evergreen tree, growing up to 20 m tall, with alternate, simple leaves and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis touranensis 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

Castanopsis touranensis has a small, yellow-green flower. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis touranensis is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun to part shade. It is best propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It can be grown from seed sown in the fall or spring. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Castanopsis touranensis

Castanopsis touranensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Castanopsis touranensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis touranensis?

Castanopsis touranensis

Where is Castanopsis touranensis found?

Castanopsis touranensis is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

What type of soil does Castanopsis touranensis prefer?

Castanopsis touranensis 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-35340: Based on the initial data import
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Paul Robert Hickel (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hickel' in the authors string.