Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
amabilis
ID:
813352

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Cheng & C.S.Chao

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Sci. Silvae Sin. 8: 5 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000812686

Common Names

  • Amabilis Castanopsis
  • Amabilis Aa
  • Castanopsis amabilis

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Description

Castanopsis amabilis (also called Amabilis castanopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fagaceae. It is native to China. It grows in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis amabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife. It is also used to make medicines and for timber production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castanopsis amabilis is a yellow-green, bell-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis amabilis is an evergreen tree that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by taking cuttings in spring or summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Castanopsis amabilis

Castanopsis amabilis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Castanopsis amabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis amabilis?

Castanopsis amabilis

What type of plant is Castanopsis amabilis?

A deciduous tree

Where is Castanopsis amabilis found?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-35083: Based on the initial data import
Wan Chun Cheng (1908-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Cheng' in the authors string.
Chi Son Chao (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.Chao' in the authors string.