Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
elegans
ID:
230566

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Hatus. ex Soepadmo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 8: 236 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229897

Common Names

  • Lithocarpus elegans
  • Elegans Oak
  • Tanoak

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Synonyms

  • Lithocarpus collettii (King) A.Camus [unknown]
  • Lithocarpus elegans collettii (King ex Hook.f.) H.B.Naithani & S.Biswas [unknown]
  • Lithocarpus finetii (Hickel & A.Camus) A.Camus [unknown]
  • Lithocarpus gelinicus C.C.Huang & Y.T.Chang [unknown]
  • Lithocarpus gracilipes S.H.Huang & al. [unknown]
  • Lithocarpus grandifolius (D.Don) S.N.Biswas [unknown]
  • Lithocarpus intermedius Barnett [unknown]
  • Lithocarpus microcalyx (Korth.) A.Camus [unknown]
  • Lithocarpus rhioensis (Hance) A.Camus [unknown]
  • Lithocarpus spicatus Rehder & E.H.Wilson [unknown]
  • Lithocarpus spicatus elegans (Blume) A.Camus [unknown]
  • Lithocarpus spicatus glaberrimus (Blume) A.Camus [unknown]
  • Lithocarpus spicatus gracilipes (Miq.) A.Camus [unknown]
  • Lithocarpus spicatus placentarius (Blume) A.Camus [unknown]
  • Lithocarpus spicatus poilaneana A.Camus [unknown]
  • Lithocarpus spicatus polycarpus A.Camus [unknown]
  • Pasania finetii Hickel & A.Camus [unknown]
  • Quercus anceps Korth. [unknown]
  • Quercus arcaula microcalyx (Korth.) Blume [unknown]
  • Quercus arcaula racemosa Blume [unknown]
  • Quercus arcola Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Quercus depressa Blume [unknown]
  • Quercus elegans Blume [unknown]
  • Quercus glaberrima Blume [unknown]
  • Quercus gracilipes Miq. [unknown]
  • Quercus grandifolia D.Don [unknown]
  • Quercus hystrix longispica Gamble [unknown]
  • Quercus microcalyx Korth. [unknown]
  • Quercus mixta A.DC. [unknown]
  • Quercus placentaria Blume [unknown]
  • Quercus pseudomolucca Mor. ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Quercus racemosa Jack [unknown]
  • Quercus rhioensis Hance [unknown]
  • Quercus sphacelata Blume [unknown]
  • Quercus spicata Sm. [unknown]
  • Quercus spicata collettii King ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Quercus spicata depressa (Blume) King [unknown]
  • Quercus spicata glaberrima (Blume) A.DC. [unknown]
  • Quercus spicata gracilipes (Miq.) A.DC. [unknown]
  • Quercus spicata latifolia Scheff. [unknown]
  • Quercus spicata microcalyx (Korth.) Miq. [unknown]
  • Quercus spicata placentaria (Blume) Miq. [unknown]
  • Quercus spicata racemosa Miq. [unknown]
  • Quercus squamata Roxb. [unknown]
  • Arcaula spicata Raf. [unknown]
  • Pasania mixta Oerst. [unknown]
  • Pasania placentaria Oerst. [unknown]
  • Pasania pseudomolucca Oerst. [unknown]
  • Pasania spicata Oerst. [unknown]
  • Synaedrys pseudomolucca Koidz. [unknown]
  • Synaedrys spicata Koidz. [unknown]
  • Lithocarpus spicatus collettii (King ex Hook.f.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]

Description

Lithocarpus elegans (also called Chinese tanoak, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China and Taiwan. It is a large tree, growing up to 40 meters tall. Its leaves are alternate and simple, with a toothed margin. It is found in forests and scrublands, at altitudes of up to 2000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Lithocarpus elegans 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

Lithocarpus elegans has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together in groups of three. The flowers are followed by small, round, brown fruits that contain two or three seeds. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and slender, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lithocarpus elegans is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 40 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a light, sandy soil.

Where to Find Lithocarpus elegans

Lithocarpus elegans can be found in the forests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Myanmar, and Vietnam.

Lithocarpus elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lithocarpus elegans?

Lithocarpus elegans

What is the common name of Lithocarpus elegans?

Oak

What is the native range of Lithocarpus elegans?

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-114453: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Sumihiko Hatusima (1906-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hatus.' in the authors string.
Engkik Soepadmo (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soepadmo' in the authors string.