Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
lamontii
ID:
814899

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hance

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 13: 369 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814233



Common Names

  • Castanopsis lamontii
  • Lamontii
  • Lamont's Castanopsis


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Description

Castanopsis lamontii (also called Lamont's Chinquapin, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree in the beech family. It is native to western North America, where it is found in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington. It grows in forests at elevations of 0–2,000 metres (0–6,600 ft).

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis lamontii 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Castanopsis lamontii var. lamontii
Castanopsis lamontii var. shanghangensis Q.F.Zheng

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castanopsis lamontii 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 lamontii 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 lamontii

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

Castanopsis lamontii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis lamontii?

Castanopsis lamontii

What is the common name of Castanopsis lamontii?

Lamontii

What is the family of Castanopsis lamontii?

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,

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