Castanopsis longispina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longispina
ID:
815035
Status:
valid
Authors:
(King ex Hook.f.) C.C.Huang & Y.T.Zhang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Guihaia 12: 1 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814369
Common Names
- Long-spined Chestnut Oak
- Long-spined Castanopsis
- Long-spined Chinquapin Oak
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Castanopsis longispina (also called Long-spined 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 longispina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Castanopsis longispina has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have small, ovate leaves.
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Castanopsis longispina can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Plant out in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Castanopsis longispina
Castanopsis longispina is native to China and can be found in parts of the Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guangxi provinces.
Castanopsis longispina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castanopsis longispina?
Castanopsis longispina
What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis longispina?
It is native to China.
What is the growth habit of Castanopsis longispina?
It is an evergreen tree that grows up to 20 m in height.
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-35242: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
Cheng Chiu Huang (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Huang' in the authors string.