Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
siamensis
ID:
815825

Status:
valid

Authors:
Duanmu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Sci. Silvae Sin. 8: 189 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815159



Common Names

  • Castanopsis siamensis
  • Siamese Castanopsis
  • Castanopsis Siamensis


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Description

Castanopsis siamensis (also called Siamese Castanopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fagaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis siamensis is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castanopsis siamensis is yellow in color, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis siamensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Castanopsis siamensis

Castanopsis siamensis can be found in Thailand.

Castanopsis siamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis siamensis?

Castanopsis siamensis

What is the common name of Castanopsis siamensis?

Siamese Chestnut

What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis siamensis?

Castanopsis siamensis is native to Southeast Asia, from Thailand to Vietnam

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-35315: Based on the initial data import
Shing Duanmu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duanmu' in the authors string.