Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
wallichii
ID:
816289

Status:
valid

Authors:
King ex Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 624 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815623



Common Names

  • Wallich's Castanopsis
  • Castanopsis wallichii
  • Wallich Castanopsis


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Description

Castanopsis wallichii (also called 'Wallich's Chestnut', 'Wallich's Oak', among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree native to the Himalayan region. It is found in moist woodlands, thickets, and stream banks. It has a thick trunk and large, leathery leaves, and its flowers are small and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis wallichii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castanopsis wallichii has small, yellow-green flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis wallichii 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 wallichii

Castanopsis wallichii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Castanopsis wallichii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis wallichii?

Castanopsis wallichii

What is the family of Castanopsis wallichii?

Fagaceae

Where is Castanopsis wallichii found?

It is found in the Himalayas, India, and Nepal.

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-35357: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.