Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
oleifera
ID:
815336

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.A.Fu

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Guihaia 21(2): 97, with two types cited. 2001

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814670



Common Names

  • Castanopsis oleifera
  • Oleiferous Chestnut
  • Vietnamese Chestnut


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Description

Castanopsis oleifera (also called Olive-bearing 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 oleifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is used to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castanopsis oleifera has small, yellow-green flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have short, stout stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis oleifera is a species of evergreen tree native to China. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist until germination. When propagating from cuttings, take 4-6 inch stem cuttings and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Castanopsis oleifera

Castanopsis oleifera is native to Vietnam and can be found in evergreen forests at elevations of 500-1,500 meters.

Castanopsis oleifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis oleifera?

Castanopsis oleifera

What is the family of Castanopsis oleifera?

Fagaceae

What is the origin of Castanopsis oleifera?

Tropical Asia

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-35270: Based on the initial data import
Guo Ai Fu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Fu' in the authors string.