Castanopsis gamblei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gamblei
ID:
814519
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hickel & A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 29: 534 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813853
Common Names
- Castanopsis gamblei
- Gamblei Castanopsis
- Gambleis Castanopsis
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Castanopsis gamblei (also called Gamble's Chestnut, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fagaceae family. It is native to India 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 gamblei is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces white flowers with a pleasant fragrance. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, cold, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Castanopsis gamblei are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.
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Castanopsis gamblei is a large evergreen tree growing to a height of 20–30 m. It is best propagated from seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun.
Where to Find Castanopsis gamblei
Castanopsis gamblei can be found in China and Taiwan.
Castanopsis gamblei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castanopsis gamblei?
Castanopsis gamblei
What is the common name of Castanopsis gamblei?
Gamble's chinquapin
What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis gamblei?
Tropical and subtropical regions of India and Southeast Asia
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-35193: Based on the initial data import
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Paul Robert Hickel (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hickel' in the authors string.