Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
fulva
ID:
814508

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gamble

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1914: 179 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813842



Common Names

  • Fulva Castanopsis
  • Fulva's Castanopsis
  • Fulva Castanopsi


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Description

Castanopsis fulva (also called Chinese Chestnut, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fagaceae family. It is native to China and is found in lowland and montane forests. It is a deciduous tree with yellow-green flowers and grows to a height of 20-30 m.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis fulva 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 fulva is yellow and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis fulva 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 fulva

Castanopsis fulva can be found in China and Taiwan.

Castanopsis fulva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis fulva?

Castanopsis fulva

What is the common name of Castanopsis fulva?

Fulvous chinquapin

What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis fulva?

It is native to 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,

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