Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
glabrifolia
ID:
921232

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Q.Li & Li Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Novon 21: 317 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920567



Common Names

  • Castanopsis glabrifolia
  • Glabrifolia Oak
  • Castanopsis Oak


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Description

Castanopsis glabrifolia (also called Glabrous Castanopsis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to China. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in spring. It is found in open woodlands, heathlands, and dry sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis glabrifolia is a species of plant found in China. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castanopsis glabrifolia is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green, with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis glabrifolia is a tropical tree that is native to China. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-draining potting mix. The pot should be placed in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The seedlings should be kept moist but not wet. Once the seedlings have established, they should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks.

Where to Find Castanopsis glabrifolia

Castanopsis glabrifolia can be found in the tropical forests of China and Taiwan.

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-466038: Based on the initial data import
Jian Qiang Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Q.Li' in the authors string.
Li Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Li Chen' in the authors string.