Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
megacarpa
ID:
815116

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gamble

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1914: 180 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814450



Common Names

  • Castanopsis Megacarpa
  • Large-Fruited Castanopsis
  • Megacarpa Castanopsis


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Description

Castanopsis megacarpa (also called 'Large-Fruited 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 megacarpa 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 megacarpa 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 megacarpa 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 megacarpa

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

Castanopsis megacarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis megacarpa?

Castanopsis megacarpa

What is the family of Castanopsis megacarpa?

Fagaceae

What is the common name of Castanopsis megacarpa?

Large-fruited 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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