Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
hypophoenicea
ID:
814695

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Seemen) Soepadmo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 7: 392 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814029



Common Names

  • Castanopsis Hypophoenicea
  • Hypophoenicea Castanopsis
  • Castanopsis Hypophoenicea


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Description

Castanopsis hypophoenicea (also called Hypophoenice Chestnut Oak, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a rounded crown and leathery, serrated leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis hypophoenicea is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has fragrant white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer months. The plant is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating colds, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castanopsis hypophoenicea 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 hypophoenicea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by cuttings or from seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by taking cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Castanopsis hypophoenicea

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

Castanopsis hypophoenicea FAQ

What type of soil does Castanopsis hypophoenicea prefer?

Castanopsis hypophoenicea prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

How much sunlight does Castanopsis hypophoenicea need?

Castanopsis hypophoenicea needs full sun to partial shade.

How often should Castanopsis hypophoenicea be watered?

Castanopsis hypophoenicea should be watered weekly or as needed.

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-35209: Based on the initial data import
Engkik Soepadmo (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soepadmo' in the authors string.
Karl Otto von Seemen (1838-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seemen' in the authors string.