Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
foxworthyi
ID:
814497

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schottky

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 49: 358 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813831



Common Names

  • Foxworthyi Castanopsis
  • Foxworthyi's Castanopsis
  • Foxworthyi Castanopsi


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Description

Castanopsis foxworthyi (also called 'Foxworthy'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 foxworthyi 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

Castanopsis foxworthyi has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis foxworthyi is a tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings can be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until they root.

Where to Find Castanopsis foxworthyi

Castanopsis foxworthyi can be found in China and Taiwan.

Castanopsis foxworthyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis foxworthyi?

Castanopsis foxworthyi

What is the common name of Castanopsis foxworthyi?

Foxworthy's chinquapin

What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis foxworthyi?

It is native to California and Oregon

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-35191: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Max Schottky (1888-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schottky' in the authors string.