Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
damiaoshanicus
ID:
230525

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.C.Huang & Y.T.Chang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Guihaia 10: 8 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229856

Common Names

  • Lithocarpus damiaoshanicus
  • Damiaoshan Oak
  • Damiaoshan Lithocarpus

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Description

Lithocarpus damiaoshanicus (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 damiaoshanicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its timber, which is used in furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lithocarpus damiaoshanicus is a small, yellowish-greenish, cup-shaped flower with a short pedicel. The seed is a small, globose nut with a thick, woody pericarp. The seedlings are small and have a single, erect stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lithocarpus damiaoshanicus 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 damiaoshanicus

Lithocarpus damiaoshanicus can be found in China.

Lithocarpus damiaoshanicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lithocarpus damiaoshanicus?

Lithocarpus damiaoshanicus

What is the common name of Lithocarpus damiaoshanicus?

Damiao Mountain Oak

What is the natural habitat of Lithocarpus damiaoshanicus?

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-114414: Based on the initial data import
Zhang Yongtian (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.T.Chang' in the authors string.
Cheng Chiu Huang (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Huang' in the authors string.