Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
scortechinii
ID:
815765

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gamble

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1914: 178 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815099



Common Names

  • Castanopsis scortechinii
  • Scortechini's Castanopsis
  • Scortechini Castanopsis


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Description

Castanopsis scortechinii (also called Scortechini's 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 scortechinii is used as a shade tree and as an ornamental tree. It is also used for timber and fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis scortechinii 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 scortechinii

Castanopsis scortechinii can be found in the tropical forests of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Castanopsis scortechinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis scortechinii?

Castanopsis scortechinii

What is the common name of Castanopsis scortechinii?

Scortechinii Castanopsis

What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis scortechinii?

Castanopsis scortechinii is found in the tropical rainforests of South East 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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