Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 90: 84 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230037
Common Names
- Lemeeanus Oak
- Lithocarpus lemeeanus
- Lemeeanus' Oak
Description
Lithocarpus lemeeanus (also called Lemee's Stone Oak, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Fagaceae family. It is native to China and Taiwan, and is typically found in forests. It has a conical crown and is evergreen. It has alternate, simple leaves that are glossy and leathery. Its fruits are acorns.
Uses & Benefits
Lithocarpus lemeeanus is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate homes and gardens. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower. The plant is also known to help purify the air in the home, as it can absorb pollutants and toxins.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lithocarpus lemeeanus sub. lemeeanus
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lithocarpus lemeeanus is small and yellow, with a single pistil and five stamens. The seed is small and round, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lithocarpus lemeeanus is a medium-sized tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is found in lowland and hill dipterocarp forests in Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo. Propagation is best done through seeds, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be kept moist and in partial shade until they are established.
Where to Find Lithocarpus lemeeanus
Lithocarpus lemeeanus is native to China and can be found in subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests.
Lithocarpus lemeeanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lithocarpus lemeeanus?
Lithocarpus lemeeanus
What is the common name of Lithocarpus lemeeanus?
Lemee's Oak
Where is Lithocarpus lemeeanus found?
Indonesia
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,