Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
tranninhensis
ID:
816112

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hickel & A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 68: 397 (1921 publ. 1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815446



Common Names

  • Tranninhensis Castanopsis
  • Tranninhensis Castanopsis Tree
  • Castanopsis Tranninhensis


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Description

Castanopsis tranninhensis (also called 'Tropical Chestnut', among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree native to tropical regions of Asia. It has large, leathery leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis tranninhensis is used for its timber, as a food source, and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castanopsis tranninhensis is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis tranninhensis is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can reach up to 40 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring. The seed should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before planting. The seedlings should be planted in a sunny location and kept well-watered until established.

Where to Find Castanopsis tranninhensis

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

Castanopsis tranninhensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis tranninhensis?

Castanopsis tranninhensis

What is the common name of Castanopsis tranninhensis?

Tranninhensis Castanopsis

What is the family of Castanopsis tranninhensis?

Fagaceae

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-35341: 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.