Castanopsis tungurrut - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tungurrut
ID:
816245
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.DC.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 1: 182 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815579
Common Names
- Tungurrut Castanopsis
- Tungurrut Castanopsis
- Tungurrut Castanopsis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Castanopsis tungurrut (also called Chinese Chestnut, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to China. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in moist, wooded areas.
Uses & Benefits
Castanopsis tungurrut is mainly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree. It is also used for timber and fuel wood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Castanopsis tungurrut has a yellowish-brown flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Castanopsis tungurrut is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and should be watered regularly. Deadheading spent blooms will promote more blooms.
Where to Find Castanopsis tungurrut
Castanopsis tungurrut is native to China, and can be found in moist, shady areas. It is also found in parts of Japan and Korea.
Castanopsis tungurrut FAQ
What are the common names for Castanopsis tungurrut?
Tungurrut Oak
What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis tungurrut?
It is native to South America.
What are the medicinal uses of Castanopsis tungurrut?
None, it is not used medicinally.
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-35353: Based on the initial data import
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.