Castanopsis hystrix - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hystrix
ID:
1240773
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.DC.
Source:
tro
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 1: 182. 1863 [Jun ? 1863]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240111
Common Names
- Castanopsis hystrix
- Chinese Chestnut
- Horse Chestnut
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Castanopsis hystrix (also called Spiny Castanopsis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It has leathery, oblong leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as meadows, prairies, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Castanopsis hystrix is used as a source of timber and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Castanopsis hystrix has small white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Castanopsis hystrix is an evergreen tree that can reach up to 40 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed in the spring or by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 4-6 inches long. The cuttings should be placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite and kept in a warm, humid environment until roots form.
Where to Find Castanopsis hystrix
Castanopsis hystrix is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong and Guangxi.
Castanopsis hystrix FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castanopsis hystrix?
Castanopsis hystrix
What is the common name of Castanopsis hystrix?
Hairy chestnut oak
Where is Castanopsis hystrix found?
Castanopsis hystrix is found in the eastern United States and eastern Canada.
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 tro-50106202: Based on the initial data import
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.