Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
confinis
ID:
230485

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.C.Huang ex Y.C.Hsu & H.W.Jen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 14(2): 84 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229816

Common Names

  • Lithocarpus confinis
  • Confine Oak
  • Confine Lithocarpus

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Description

Lithocarpus confinis (also called Chinese oak, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to China and Taiwan. It has a conical crown and a straight trunk, with leaves that are oblong and dark green in color. It can be found in open woodlands, along roadsides, and in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Lithocarpus confinis 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 confinis 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 confinis 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 confinis

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

Lithocarpus confinis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lithocarpus confinis?

Lithocarpus confinis

What is the common name of Lithocarpus confinis?

Oak

What is the native range of Lithocarpus confinis?

China, Japan, and Korea

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-114374: Based on the initial data import
Cheng Chiu Huang (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Huang' in the authors string.
Yung Chun Hsu (b.1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.C.Hsu' in the authors string.
Hsien Wei Jen (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.W.Jen' in the authors string.