Status:
valid
Authors:
(Skan) Hayata
Source:
wcs
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Gen. Ind. Fl. Formos. : 72 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229764
Common Names
- Lithocarpus brevicaudatus
- Short-Tailed Oak
- Short-Tailed Tanoak
Synonyms
- Lithocarpus brevicaudatus pinnativenus Yamam. [unknown]
- Lithocarpus impressivenus (Hayata) Hayata [unknown]
- Quercus brevicaudata Skan [unknown]
- Quercus impressivena Hayata [unknown]
- Pasania brevicaudata Schottky [unknown]
- Pasania impressivena Schottky [unknown]
- Synaedrys brevicaudata Koidz. [unknown]
- Synaedrys impressivena (Hayata) Masam. [unknown]
- Synaedrys brevicaudata pinnativena (Yamam.) Suzuki ex Masam. [unknown]
- Lithocarpus impressivenus falcatocaudata Yamam. [unknown]
Description
Lithocarpus brevicaudatus (also called Short-tailed Oak, among many other common names) is a species of oak native to Southeast Asia. It is a medium-sized tree growing to 15–25 m tall, with a trunk up to 1 m diameter. It is found in lowland and hill forests up to 1,000 m altitude.
Uses & Benefits
Lithocarpus brevicaudatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and as a source of timber for construction and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lithocarpus brevicaudatus has small, yellowish-green flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lithocarpus brevicaudatus is a species of tree in the Fagaceae family. It is native to Vietnam and is found in evergreen forests at elevations of 600–1,100 metres (2,000–3,600 ft). It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 25 metres (82 ft) tall. It is cultivated for its timber, which is used for furniture, construction, and fuel. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Lithocarpus brevicaudatus
Lithocarpus brevicaudatus can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Lithocarpus brevicaudatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lithocarpus brevicaudatus?
Lithocarpus brevicaudatus
What type of tree is Lithocarpus brevicaudatus?
Lithocarpus brevicaudatus is a species of evergreen tree in the family Fagaceae.
What is the natural habitat of Lithocarpus brevicaudatus?
Lithocarpus brevicaudatus is native to Vietnam and is found in evergreen forests at elevations of 500–1,000 m.
Species in the Lithocarpus genus
Lithocarpus acuminatus,
Lithocarpus aggregatus,
Lithocarpus ailaoensis,
Lithocarpus amherstianus,
Lithocarpus amoenus,
Lithocarpus amygdalifolius,
Lithocarpus andersonii,
Lithocarpus annamensis,
Lithocarpus annamitorus,
Lithocarpus apoensis,
Lithocarpus apricus,
Lithocarpus arcaulus,
Lithocarpus areca,
Lithocarpus aspericupulus,
Lithocarpus atjehensis,
Lithocarpus attenuatus,
Lithocarpus auriculatus,
Lithocarpus bacgiangensis,
Lithocarpus balansae,
Lithocarpus bancanus,
Lithocarpus bassacensis,
Lithocarpus beccarianus,
Lithocarpus bennettii,
Lithocarpus bentramensis,
Lithocarpus bicoloratus,
Lithocarpus blaoensis,
Lithocarpus blumeanus,
Lithocarpus bolovenensis,
Lithocarpus bonnetii,
Lithocarpus brachystachyus,
Lithocarpus braianensis,
Lithocarpus brassii,
Lithocarpus brevicaudatus,
Lithocarpus brochidodromus,
Lithocarpus bullatus,
Lithocarpus burkillii,
Lithocarpus calolepis,
Lithocarpus calophyllus,
Lithocarpus cambodiensis,
Lithocarpus campylolepis,
Lithocarpus cantleyanus,
Lithocarpus carolinae,
Lithocarpus castellarnauianus,
Lithocarpus caudatifolius,
Lithocarpus caudatilimbus,
Lithocarpus celebicus,
Lithocarpus cerifer,
Lithocarpus chevalieri,
Lithocarpus chienchuanensis,
Lithocarpus chifui,
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,