Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chienii
ID:
967070

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheng

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Contr. Biol. Lab. Sci. Soc. China, Bot. Ser. 10: 70 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966408

Common Names

  • Chienii Fagus
  • Fagus Chienii
  • Fagus chienii

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Description

Fagus chienii (also called Chien's Beech, among many other common names) is a species of deciduous tree in the family Fagaceae. It is a large tree, growing up to 30 m tall, with deciduous leaves. It is native to China. It grows in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Fagus chienii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fagus chienii has small, yellow flowers, followed by small, reddish-brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fagus chienii is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Fagus chienii prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Fagus chienii

Fagus chienii is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

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,