Castanea
Castanea
Castanea (pronounced: kah-stah-nee-uh) is a genus of deciduous trees and shrubs in the family Fagaceae, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The name Castanea is derived from the Latin word 'castanea', which means 'chestnut'.
Etymology
The term Castanea is derived from the Latin word 'castanea', which is itself derived from the Greek word 'καστανέα' (kastanéa), meaning 'chestnut'. The word was first used in English in the late 16th century.
Related Terms
- Fagaceae: The family of flowering plants that includes beeches and oaks, and the genus Castanea.
- Deciduous: A term used to describe trees and shrubs that shed their leaves annually.
- Genus: A rank in the biological classification (taxonomy) that groups closely related species together.
- Chestnut: The common name for the trees and shrubs in the genus Castanea, and also for their edible seeds.
Species
The genus Castanea includes several species, such as:
- Castanea sativa: Also known as the sweet chestnut, it is native to Europe and Asia Minor.
- Castanea crenata: Known as the Japanese chestnut, it is native to Japan and South Korea.
- Castanea mollissima: Known as the Chinese chestnut, it is native to China.
- Castanea dentata: Known as the American chestnut, it is native to eastern North America.
Uses
Castanea species are cultivated for their edible seeds (chestnuts), and for timber. The wood is used in furniture making, construction, and for crafting musical instruments.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Castanea
- Wikipedia's article - Castanea
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