Fagus engleriana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Seemen ex Diels
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29: 285 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966425
Common Names
- Engleriana Fagus
- Fagus Engleriana
- Fagus engleriana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fagus engleriana (also called Chinese beech, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China and Taiwan. It grows to a height of 10-20 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 1 m. Its leaves are ovate to elliptic, with a length of 5-10 cm and a width of 2-4 cm. It is found in temperate forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Fagus engleriana 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 engleriana has small, yellow flowers, followed by small, reddish-brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fagus engleriana 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 engleriana prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Fagus engleriana
Fagus engleriana is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.
Species in the Fagus genus
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-83816: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Karl Otto von Seemen (1838-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seemen' in the authors string.