Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
rufotomentosa
ID:
815721

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. , n.s., 1: 223 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815055



Common Names

  • Castanopsis rufotomentosa
  • Red-hairy Castanopsis
  • Red-haired Castanopsis


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Description

Castanopsis rufotomentosa (also called Red-fuzzy Castanopsis, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It has a rounded crown and produces small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, stream banks, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis rufotomentosa is used as an ornamental plant and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castanopsis rufotomentosa is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis rufotomentosa is an evergreen tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Castanopsis rufotomentosa

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

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-35305: Based on the initial data import
Hu Xiansu (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hu' in the authors string.