Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
torulosa
ID:
816089

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hickel & A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 29: 536 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815423



Common Names

  • Torulosa Castanopsis
  • Torulosa Oak
  • Torulosa Chestnut


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Description

Castanopsis torulosa (also called Torulose 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 torulosa 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 torulosa 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 torulosa 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 torulosa

Castanopsis torulosa is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Castanopsis torulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis torulosa?

Castanopsis torulosa

Where is Castanopsis torulosa found?

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

What type of soil does Castanopsis torulosa prefer?

Castanopsis torulosa 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-35339: Based on the initial data import
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Paul Robert Hickel (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hickel' in the authors string.