Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
815542

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barnett

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1938: 105 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814876



Common Names

  • Castanopsis purpurea
  • Purple Chinkapin Oak
  • Vietnamese Chinkapin Oak


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Description

Castanopsis purpurea (also called Chinese Chestnut, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to China. It has leathery, dark green leaves and small, yellowish-brown flowers. It grows in forests and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis purpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castanopsis purpurea is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis purpurea is an evergreen tree native to Vietnam. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Castanopsis purpurea

Castanopsis purpurea can be found in China.

Castanopsis purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis purpurea?

Castanopsis purpurea

What is the common name of Castanopsis purpurea?

Purple chinquapin

What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis purpurea?

Forests and woodlands

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-35289: Based on the initial data import
Euphemia Cowan Barnett (b.1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barnett' in the authors string.