Castanopsis wattii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wattii
ID:
816311
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Chataigniers , Texte: 270, 421 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815645
Common Names
- Watt's Castanopsis
- Castanopsis wattii
- Watt Castanopsis
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Castanopsis wattii (also called 'Watt's Chestnut', 'Watt's Oak', among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree native to the Himalayan region. It is found in moist woodlands, thickets, and stream banks. It has a thick trunk and large, leathery leaves, and its flowers are small and yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Castanopsis wattii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Castanopsis wattii is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.
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Castanopsis wattii is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can reach up to 40 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring. The seed should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before planting. The seedlings should be planted in a sunny location and kept well-watered until established.
Where to Find Castanopsis wattii
Castanopsis wattii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Castanopsis wattii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castanopsis wattii?
Castanopsis wattii
What is the family of Castanopsis wattii?
Fagaceae
Where is Castanopsis wattii found?
It is found in the Himalayas, India, and Nepal.
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-35359: Based on the initial data import
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.