Castanopsis formosana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosana
ID:
814486
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hayata
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan. 3: 189 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813820
Common Names
- Formosana Castanopsis
- Formosana's Castanopsis
- Formosana Castanopsi
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Castanopsis formosana (also called 'Formosan 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 Taiwan and can be found in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Castanopsis formosana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. The plant is also used in perfumes and fragrances.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Castanopsis formosana is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, slender, green plant with a single stem.
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Castanopsis formosana 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 formosana
Castanopsis formosana can be found in Taiwan, China, and Japan.
Castanopsis formosana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castanopsis formosana?
Castanopsis formosana
What type of climate does Castanopsis formosana prefer?
Castanopsis formosana prefers warm, humid climates.
What type of soil does Castanopsis formosana prefer?
Castanopsis formosana 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-35190: Based on the initial data import
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.