Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
brevispinula
ID:
813572

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hickel & A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 68: 395 (1921 publ. 1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000812906

Common Names

  • Castanopsis brevispinula
  • Brevispinula Castanopsis
  • Castanopsis Brevispinula

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Description

Castanopsis brevispinula (also called Short-spined 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 brevispinula 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 brevispinula 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 brevispinula 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 brevispinula

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

Castanopsis brevispinula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis brevispinula?

Castanopsis brevispinula

What is the common name of Castanopsis brevispinula?

Short-spined Chestnut

What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis brevispinula?

Moist meadows, marshes, and wet woods

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-35104: Based on the initial data import
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Paul Robert Hickel (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hickel' in the authors string.