Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
kweichowensis
ID:
814888

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. , n.s., 1: 221 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814222



Common Names

  • Castanopsis kweichowensis
  • Kweichowensis
  • Kweichow Castanopsis


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Description

Castanopsis kweichowensis (also called Kweichow Chinquapin, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree in the beech family. It is native to southern China, where it is found in the provinces of Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, and Sichuan. It grows in forests at elevations of 500–1,500 metres (1,600–4,900 ft).

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis kweichowensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant fragrance and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castanopsis kweichowensis is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis kweichowensis 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 kweichowensis

Castanopsis kweichowensis is native to the provinces of Guangxi and Yunnan in China.

Castanopsis kweichowensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis kweichowensis?

Castanopsis kweichowensis

What is the common name of Castanopsis kweichowensis?

Kweichowensis

What is the family of Castanopsis kweichowensis?

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-35227: Based on the initial data import
Hu Xiansu (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hu' in the authors string.