Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
curtisii
ID:
813998

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta) 2: 107 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813332

Common Names

  • Castanopsis curtisii
  • Curtis's Chestnut
  • Curtis's Chinkapin

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Description

Castanopsis curtisii (also called 'Curtisii 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 curtisii is often used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castanopsis curtisii is white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis curtisii can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Castanopsis curtisii

Castanopsis curtisii can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of China, Japan, and Korea.

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-35145: Based on the initial data import
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.