Status:
valid
Authors:
Rehder
Source:
wcs
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Stand. Cycl. Hort. : 3569 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229824
Common Names
- Lithocarpus corneus
- Horny Oak
- Horny Lithocarpus
Synonyms
- Quercus cornea Lour. [unknown]
- Pasania cornea Oerst. [unknown]
- Synaedrys cornea Koidz. [unknown]
- Lithocarpus ellipticus glabratus F.P.Metcalf [unknown]
Description
Lithocarpus corneus (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 corneus 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lithocarpus corneus var. corneus
Lithocarpus corneus var. hainanensis (Merr.) C.C.Huang & Y.T.Chang
Lithocarpus corneus var. zonatus C.C.Huang & Y.T.Chang
Lithocarpus corneus var. angustifolius C.C.Huang & Y.T.Chang
Lithocarpus corneus var. fructuosus C.C.Huang & Y.T.Chang
Lithocarpus corneus var. rhytidophyllus C.C.Huang & Y.T.Chang
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lithocarpus corneus 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 corneus 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 corneus
Lithocarpus corneus can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Lithocarpus corneus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lithocarpus corneus?
Lithocarpus corneus
What is the common name of Lithocarpus corneus?
Corneous Oak
What is the natural habitat of Lithocarpus corneus?
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,