Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
sclerophylla
ID:
815754

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl. & Paxton) Schottky

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 47: 638 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815088



Common Names

  • Castanopsis sclerophylla
  • Hard-leaved Castanopsis
  • Hard-leaved Chinquapin


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Description

Castanopsis sclerophylla (also called Hard-Leaved Castanopsis, among many other common names) is a large tree that is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It has a dense crown of leaves, with oblong-lanceolate leaves that are dark green and glossy on the upper surface and pale green and slightly hairy on the underside. It is found in humid tropical forests, often in areas with sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis sclerophylla is a large evergreen tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer, and the cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Castanopsis sclerophylla

Castanopsis sclerophylla is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Castanopsis sclerophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis sclerophylla?

Castanopsis sclerophylla

What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis sclerophylla?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What is the conservation status of Castanopsis sclerophylla?

Least Concern

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-35308: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Joseph Paxton (1803-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paxton' in the authors string.
Ernst Max Schottky (1888-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schottky' in the authors string.