Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
mottleyana
ID:
815203

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta) 2: 96 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814537



Common Names

  • Mottley Chestnut Oak
  • Mottley Castanopsis
  • Mottley Chinquapin Oak


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Description

Castanopsis mottleyana (also called Mottley 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 mottleyana has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory illnesses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Castanopsis mottleyana has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis mottleyana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and does not require frequent watering. Fertilize in the spring and summer for best results.

Where to Find Castanopsis mottleyana

Castanopsis mottleyana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, from India to China and Japan.

Castanopsis mottleyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis mottleyana?

Castanopsis mottleyana

What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis mottleyana?

Forests and woodlands

What is the flowering period of Castanopsis mottleyana?

April to May

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-35258: Based on the initial data import
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.