Status:
valid
Authors:
Rehder
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 1: 123 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229803
Common Names
- Lithocarpus clathratus
- Clathrate Oak
- Clathrate Lithocarpus
Synonyms
- Quercus clathrata Seemen [unknown]
- Synaedrys clathrata Koidz. [unknown]
Description
Lithocarpus clathratus (also called Clustered 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 clathratus 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 clathratus has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lithocarpus clathratus is a species of tree in the family Fagaceae. It is native to China and Vietnam. It is a deciduous tree growing to 25 m tall. The leaves are alternate, 7–15 cm long and 4–7 cm broad. The flowers are monoecious, with male and female flowers on the same tree. The fruit is an acorn, 2–3 cm long and 1–2 cm broad, maturing in 6–8 months.
Where to Find Lithocarpus clathratus
Lithocarpus clathratus can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Lithocarpus clathratus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lithocarpus clathratus?
Lithocarpus clathratus
What is the common name of Lithocarpus clathratus?
Clathrate Oak
What is the natural habitat of Lithocarpus clathratus?
It is native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam.
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,