Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
fordii
ID:
814474

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hance

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 22: 230 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813808



Common Names

  • Fordii Castanopsis
  • Fordii's Castanopsis
  • Fordii Castanopsi


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Description

Castanopsis fordii (also called 'Ford's Chinquapin', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fagaceae family. It is an evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 meters in height and has yellow-green flowers. It is native to China and can be found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis fordii is used as a shade tree in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castanopsis fordii has small, white flowers that are about 0.5 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis fordii is an evergreen tree that grows in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Castanopsis fordii

Castanopsis fordii is native to China and Vietnam.

Castanopsis fordii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis fordii?

Castanopsis fordii

What type of climate does Castanopsis fordii prefer?

Castanopsis fordii prefers warm, humid climates.

What type of soil does Castanopsis fordii prefer?

Castanopsis fordii prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

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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