Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
cleistocarpus
ID:
230473

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rehder & E.H.Wilson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 3: 205 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229804

Common Names

  • Lithocarpus cleistocarpus
  • Closed-fruit Oak
  • Closed-fruit Lithocarpus

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Synonyms

  • Lithocarpus cleistocarpus fangiana A.Camus [unknown]
  • Lithocarpus cleistocarpus omeienica W.P.Fang [unknown]
  • Lithocarpus kiangsiensis Hu & F.H.Chen [unknown]
  • Quercus cleistocarpa Seemen [unknown]
  • Quercus fragifera Franch. [unknown]
  • Quercus wilsonii Seemen [unknown]
  • Pasania cleistocarpa Schottky [unknown]
  • Pasania wilsonii Schottky [unknown]
  • Synaedrys cleistocarpa Koidz. [unknown]
  • Synaedrys wilsonii Koidz. [unknown]
  • Lithocarpus cleistocarpus cleistocarpus [unknown]

Description

Lithocarpus cleistocarpus (also called Cleistocarpus 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 cleistocarpus 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 cleistocarpus 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lithocarpus cleistocarpus 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 cleistocarpus

Lithocarpus cleistocarpus can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Lithocarpus cleistocarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lithocarpus cleistocarpus?

Lithocarpus cleistocarpus

What is the common name of Lithocarpus cleistocarpus?

Closed Oak

What is the natural habitat of Lithocarpus cleistocarpus?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-114363: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.
Ernest Henry Wilson (1876-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.H.Wilson' in the authors string.