Castanopsis sieboldii | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fagales |
Family: | Fagaceae |
Genus: | Castanopsis |
Species: | C. sieboldii |
Binomial name | |
Castanopsis sieboldii | |
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Castanopsis sieboldii is a species of flowering plant in the family Fagaceae . [2] [3] This evergreen tree is sometime referred to by the common names Itajii chinkapin or Itajii. It is native to Japan, Korea, and the Ryukyu Islands. [2] [4] [5]
This is a climax species that is commonly found in the Japanese temperate rainforest. [6] Specimens are also present within the forest area of the Tokyo Imperial Palace.
Castanopsis sieboldii was once thought to be a subspecies of the similar Castanopsis cuspidata .
Plants and animals associated with this tree include: