Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
thaiensis
ID:
793192

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phengklai

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 32: 117 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000792525

Common Names

  • Castanopsis thaiensis
  • Thaiensis Castanopsis
  • Castanopsis's Thaiensis

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Description

Castanopsis thaiensis (also called Thai Chestnut Oak, among many other common names) is a perennial tree native to East Asia. It grows in moist meadows, marshes, and lake shores, and has a tree-like form with obovate-shaped leaves. The flowers are borne on a panicle-like inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis thaiensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castanopsis thaiensis has small, yellow flowers with a long, slender spur. The seed is a small, round, dark brown capsule. The seedlings are small, white, and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis thaiensis is a species of evergreen tree native to Thailand. It is an easy-to-grow species that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. The plant should be repotted every two to three years in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Castanopsis thaiensis

Castanopsis thaiensis can be found in Thailand.

Castanopsis thaiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis thaiensis?

Castanopsis thaiensis

What is the family of Castanopsis thaiensis?

Fagaceae

Where is Castanopsis thaiensis native to?

China

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-331091: Based on the initial data import
Chamlong Phengklai (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phengklai' in the authors string.