Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
kawakamii
ID:
814835

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo 30(1): 300 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814169



Common Names

  • Castanopsis kawakamii
  • Kawakamii Castanopsis
  • Kawakamii Castanopsi


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Description

Castanopsis kawakamii (also called Kawakami's Chinquapin, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fagaceae family. It is native to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan. It is an evergreen tree that grows in subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis kawakamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castanopsis kawakamii has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis kawakamii is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can reach a height of up to 20 m. It is best grown in well-drained, acidic soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in summer. The cuttings should be taken from young, healthy shoots and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Castanopsis kawakamii

Castanopsis kawakamii is native to Japan.

Castanopsis kawakamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis kawakamii?

Castanopsis kawakamii

What is the common name of Castanopsis kawakamii?

Kawakami's Chestnut Oak

What is the family of Castanopsis kawakamii?

Fagaceae

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-35222: Based on the initial data import
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.