Castanopsis wilsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wilsonii
ID:
816334
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hickel & A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 32: 399 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815668
Common Names
- Wilsonii Castanopsis
- Castanopsis Wilsonii
- Castanopsis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Castanopsis wilsonii (also called 'Wilson's 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 wilsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and cold.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Castanopsis wilsonii has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Castanopsis wilsonii is a tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant looking its best.
Where to Find Castanopsis wilsonii
Castanopsis wilsonii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of East Asia.
Castanopsis wilsonii FAQ
What are the common names for Castanopsis wilsonii?
Wilson's Castanopsis
What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis wilsonii?
It is native to China.
What are the medicinal uses of Castanopsis wilsonii?
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-35361: 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.