Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
schefferiana
ID:
815732

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hance

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 16: 200 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815066



Common Names

  • Castanopsis schefferiana
  • Scheffer's Castanopsis
  • Scheffers Castanopsis


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Description

Castanopsis schefferiana (also called 'Scheffer's Chinquapin', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It has a dense, conical crown and produces small, edible nuts. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as lowland rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Castanopsis schefferiana has small, yellow-green flowers. Seeds: The seeds of Castanopsis schefferiana are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. Seedlings: The seedlings of Castanopsis schefferiana are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis schefferiana is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Castanopsis schefferiana

Castanopsis schefferiana 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,

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