Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
xichouensis
ID:
816367

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.C.Huang & Y.T.Chang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Guihaia 10: 2 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815701



Common Names

  • Xichouensis Castanopsis
  • Castanopsis Xichouensis
  • Castanopsis


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Description

Castanopsis xichouensis (also called Xichou Castanopsis, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Fagaceae. It is an evergreen tree that grows up to 20 m tall. It is native to China and is found in subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Castanopsis xichouensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory and digestive ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castanopsis xichouensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Castanopsis xichouensis is a perennial plant that grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It is propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in spring or autumn. When propagating by division, divide the plant in spring or autumn and replant the divisions in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Castanopsis xichouensis

Castanopsis xichouensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of East Asia.

Castanopsis xichouensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castanopsis xichouensis?

Castanopsis xichouensis

What is the common name of Castanopsis xichouensis?

Xichou Chestnut

What is the natural habitat of Castanopsis xichouensis?

Mountainous regions of China

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-35364: Based on the initial data import
Zhang Yongtian (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.T.Chang' in the authors string.
Cheng Chiu Huang (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Huang' in the authors string.