Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
symmetricupulata
ID:
815979

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luong

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 1965: 105 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815313



Common Names

  • Symmetricupulata Castanopsis
  • Castanopsis symmetricupulata
  • Castanopsis symmetricupulata var. symmetricupulata


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Description

Castanopsis symmetricupulata (also called Symmetric-Cup Castanopsis, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that grows up to 25 meters in height. It has simple, alternate leaves that are oblong and have entire margins. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis symmetricupulata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and as an antispasmodic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castanopsis symmetricupulata has a small, yellow-green flower. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis symmetricupulata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or fall. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a well-drained soil and cover lightly with soil. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate in 7-14 days. Once the seedlings are established, thin to the desired spacing.

Where to Find Castanopsis symmetricupulata

Castanopsis symmetricupulata can be found in South America.

Castanopsis symmetricupulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis symmetricupulata?

Castanopsis symmetricupulata

What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis symmetricupulata?

Castanopsis symmetricupulata is native to Southeast Asia.

What are the uses of Castanopsis symmetricupulata?

Castanopsis symmetricupulata is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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-35329: Based on the initial data import
Ngoc-Toan Luong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luong' in the authors string.