Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
malaccensis
ID:
815093

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gamble

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1913: 178 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814427



Common Names

  • Castanopsis Malaccensis
  • Malacca Castanopsis
  • Malaccensis Castanopsis


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Description

Castanopsis malaccensis (also called 'Malacca Chestnut', among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree with yellow flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis malaccensis has been used for medicinal purposes and as a source of timber for construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castanopsis malaccensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis malaccensis can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Castanopsis malaccensis

Castanopsis malaccensis is native to Malaysia and can be found in forests, thickets, and mountain slopes at elevations of 500-3000 meters.

Castanopsis malaccensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis malaccensis?

Castanopsis malaccensis

What is the family of Castanopsis malaccensis?

Fagaceae

What is the common name of Castanopsis malaccensis?

Malacca Chestnut

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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