Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
cryptoneuron
ID:
813987

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Lév.) A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Chataigniers Atlas: 54 1928

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813321

Common Names

  • Castanopsis cryptoneuron
  • Cryptoneuron Chestnut
  • Cryptoneuron Chinkapin

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Description

Castanopsis cryptoneuron (also called 'Cryptoneuron Oak', among many other common names) is a species of oak tree that is native to New Caledonia. It has a stout trunk and grows up to 10 meters in height. Its leaves are simple and its inflorescences are unbranched. It is found in dry forests and in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis cryptoneuron is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is used to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castanopsis cryptoneuron is a small, yellowish-green, cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis cryptoneuron is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be placed in a well-drained, sandy mix.

Where to Find Castanopsis cryptoneuron

Castanopsis cryptoneuron is native to Southeast Asia, and can be found in China, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

Castanopsis cryptoneuron FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis cryptoneuron?

Castanopsis cryptoneuron

What type of plant is Castanopsis cryptoneuron?

It is a tree

Where is Castanopsis cryptoneuron native to?

It is native to Mexico

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-35144: Based on the initial data import
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.