Status:
valid
Authors:
Soepadmo
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 7: 399 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814767
Common Names
- Castanopsis Pedunculata
- Pedunculata Castanopsis
- Castanopsis Castanopsis
Description
Castanopsis pedunculata (also called 'Pedunculate Castanopsis', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fagaceae family. It is native to China. It is found in subtropical or tropical dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Castanopsis pedunculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White flowers with a sweet fragrance. Seed: Small, black and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Have a single stem and are covered in small, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Castanopsis pedunculata is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Castanopsis pedunculata
Castanopsis pedunculata can be found in China.
Castanopsis pedunculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castanopsis pedunculata?
Castanopsis pedunculata
What is the common name of Castanopsis pedunculata?
Castanopsis pedunculata
Where is Castanopsis pedunculata found?
Castanopsis pedunculata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Japan.
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,