Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
argyi
ID:
1063238

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Lév.) H.Lév.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062576



Common Names

  • Castanopsis argyi
  • Argyi Chinquapin
  • Chinese Chinquapin


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Description

Castanopsis argyi (also called Argy's Castanopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are alternate, elliptic-lanceolate, and 8-15 cm long. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis argyi is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers and as a windbreak. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castanopsis argyi is a small, yellow-green cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, hard nut with a thin, dark brown shell. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis argyi is a deciduous tree native to Central and South America. It is a slow-growing tree that can reach up to 20 meters in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting.

Where to Find Castanopsis argyi

Castanopsis argyi can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, mainly in China and Vietnam.

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,

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