Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
wenchangensis
ID:
816323

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.A.Fu & C.C.Huang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 27: 151 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815657

Common Names

  • Wenchang Castanopsis
  • Castanopsis wenchangensis
  • Wenchang Castanopsis

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Description

Castanopsis wenchangensis (also called 'Wenchang Chestnut', 'Wenchang 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 wenchangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castanopsis wenchangensis has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis wenchangensis is a tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant looking its best.

Where to Find Castanopsis wenchangensis

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

Castanopsis wenchangensis FAQ

What are the common names for Castanopsis wenchangensis?

Wenchang Castanopsis

What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis wenchangensis?

It is native to China.

What are the medicinal uses of Castanopsis wenchangensis?

None, it is not used medicinally.

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-35360: Based on the initial data import
Cheng Chiu Huang (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Huang' in the authors string.
Guo Ai Fu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Fu' in the authors string.