Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
tonkinensis
ID:
816078

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seemen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 55 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815412



Common Names

  • Tonkinensis Castanopsis
  • Tonkinensis Oak
  • Tonkinensis Chestnut


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Description

Castanopsis tonkinensis (also called Tonkin Oak, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 20 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter. Its leaves are oblong-elliptic in shape and its fruits are ovoid-globose drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis tonkinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and sedative properties, and is used to treat asthma, bronchitis, and other respiratory conditions. It is also used to treat digestive problems, skin conditions, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castanopsis tonkinensis 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 tonkinensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and require regular watering.

Where to Find Castanopsis tonkinensis

Castanopsis tonkinensis can be found in the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan and east to western China.

Castanopsis tonkinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis tonkinensis?

Castanopsis tonkinensis

Where is Castanopsis tonkinensis found?

Castanopsis tonkinensis is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

What type of soil does Castanopsis tonkinensis prefer?

Castanopsis tonkinensis prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

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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