Castanopsis tribuloides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tribuloides
ID:
816123
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.DC.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 1: 182 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815457
Common Names
- Tribuloides Castanopsis
- Tribuloides Castanopsis Tree
- Castanopsis Tribuloides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Castanopsis tribuloides (also called 'Tribulus 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 tribuloides is used for its timber, as a food source, and for its ornamental value.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Castanopsis tribuloides is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Castanopsis tribuloides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Castanopsis tribuloides
Castanopsis tribuloides is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Castanopsis tribuloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castanopsis tribuloides?
Castanopsis tribuloides
What is the common name of Castanopsis tribuloides?
Tribuloides
What is the family of Castanopsis tribuloides?
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-35342: Based on the initial data import
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.