Status:
valid
Authors:
G.A.Fu
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Guihaia 14: 301 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000792526
Common Names
- Castanopsis undulatifolia
- Undulatifolia Castanopsis
- Castanopsis's Undulatifolia
Description
Castanopsis undulatifolia (also called Wavy-Leaved Chestnut Oak, among many other common names) is a perennial tree native to East Asia. It grows in moist meadows, marshes, and lake shores, and has a tree-like form with obovate-shaped leaves. The flowers are borne on a panicle-like inflorescence.
Uses & Benefits
Castanopsis undulatifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Castanopsis undulatifolia has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Castanopsis undulatifolia is a species of evergreen tree native to China. It is an easy-to-grow species that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. The plant should be repotted every two to three years in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Castanopsis undulatifolia
Castanopsis undulatifolia can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Castanopsis undulatifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castanopsis undulatifolia?
Castanopsis undulatifolia
What is the family of Castanopsis undulatifolia?
Fagaceae
Where is Castanopsis undulatifolia native to?
China
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
Guo Ai Fu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Fu' in the authors string.