Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
ridleyi
ID:
815653

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gamble

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1914: 180 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814987



Common Names

  • Castanopsis Ridleyi
  • Ridleyi Castanopsis
  • Castanopsis Castanopsis


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Description

Castanopsis ridleyi (also called Ridley's Castanopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen tree native to the southeastern United States. It has leathery leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It is found in moist woods and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis ridleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high tolerance to drought and is often used to stabilize slopes and prevent soil erosion. It is also used as a source of timber and fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castanopsis ridleyi has a yellow flower with a red center. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis ridleyi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer. The plant prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Castanopsis ridleyi

Castanopsis ridleyi can be found in the lowland forests of Malaysia and Indonesia.

Castanopsis ridleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis ridleyi?

Castanopsis ridleyi

What is the common name of Castanopsis ridleyi?

Ridley's Oak

Where is Castanopsis ridleyi native to?

Southeast 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,

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