Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
guinieri
ID:
814583

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 6: 180 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813917



Common Names

  • Guinieri Castanopsis
  • Castanopsis Guinieri
  • Castanopsis of Guinieri


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Description

Castanopsis guinieri (also called Guinier'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 guinieri 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

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis guinieri is a large evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Castanopsis guinieri

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

Castanopsis guinieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis guinieri?

Castanopsis guinieri

What is the common name of Castanopsis guinieri?

Guinier's chinquapin

What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis guinieri?

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,

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