Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
ouonbiensis
ID:
815369

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hickel & A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 68: 398 (1921 publ. 1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814703



Common Names

  • Ouonbi Castanopsis
  • Ouonbiensis Castanopsis
  • Castanopsis ouonbiensis


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Description

Castanopsis ouonbiensis (also called Ouonbi Chestnut, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a dense, conical crown, with leathery, oblong leaves and small, yellow-brown flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis ouonbiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or screen. It is also used for erosion control and to provide shade. It has been used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castanopsis ouonbiensis 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 ouonbiensis 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 is best done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in moist, well-drained soil. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Castanopsis ouonbiensis

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

Castanopsis ouonbiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis ouonbiensis?

Castanopsis ouonbiensis

What are the common names of Castanopsis ouonbiensis?

Ouonbi Chestnut

Where is Castanopsis ouonbiensis found?

It is found in the tropical forests of Central Africa

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-35273: Based on the initial data import
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Paul Robert Hickel (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hickel' in the authors string.