Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
lucida
ID:
815057

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Soepadmo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 7: 394 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814391



Common Names

  • Castanopsis Lucida
  • Shiny Castanopsis
  • Lucida Castanopsis


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Description

Castanopsis lucida (also called Shining 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 lucida has been used for medicinal purposes and as a source of timber for construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castanopsis lucida has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis lucida is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a seed tray filled with a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be placed in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Castanopsis lucida

Castanopsis lucida is native to China, Taiwan, and Japan. It can be found in forests, thickets, and mountain slopes at elevations of 500-3000 meters.

Castanopsis lucida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis lucida?

Castanopsis lucida

What is the common name of Castanopsis lucida?

Shiny Chestnut Oak

What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis lucida?

Mesic hammocks and wet prairies

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-35244: Based on the initial data import
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Engkik Soepadmo (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soepadmo' in the authors string.