Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
griffithii
ID:
814572

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Chataigniers , Texte: 477 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813906



Common Names

  • Griffithii Castanopsis
  • Castanopsis Griffithii
  • Castanopsis of Griffithii


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Description

Castanopsis griffithii (also called Griffith's Castanopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the beech family. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in moist evergreen forests. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 25 m tall. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate to elliptic with entire margins.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis griffithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Castanopsis griffithii are small and yellow-green. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis griffithii 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 griffithii

Castanopsis griffithii can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Castanopsis griffithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis griffithii?

Castanopsis griffithii

What is the family of Castanopsis griffithii?

Fagaceae

What is the common name of Castanopsis griffithii?

Griffith's chinquapin

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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