Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
coopertus
ID:
230489

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rehder

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 1: 124 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229820

Common Names

  • Lithocarpus coopertus
  • Coopert Oak
  • Coopert Lithocarpus

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Synonyms

  • Lithocarpus boholensis Rehder [unknown]
  • Lithocarpus reflexus (King) A.Camus [unknown]
  • Quercus boholensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Quercus cooperta Blanco [unknown]
  • Quercus fernandezii S.Vidal [unknown]
  • Quercus reflexa King [unknown]
  • Corylopasania reflexa (King) Nakai [unknown]
  • Synaedrys cooperta Koidz. [unknown]
  • Synaedrys reflexa Koidz. [unknown]
  • Castanea cooperta Oerst. [unknown]
  • Castanopsis reflexa Rehder [unknown]

Description

Lithocarpus coopertus (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 coopertus 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 coopertus 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 coopertus is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Lithocarpus coopertus

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

Lithocarpus coopertus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lithocarpus coopertus?

Lithocarpus coopertus

What is the common name of Lithocarpus coopertus?

Cooper's Oak

What is the natural habitat of Lithocarpus coopertus?

Dry evergreen forests

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-114379: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.