Status:
valid
Authors:
Rehder
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 1: 129 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230162
Common Names
- Philippine Oak
- Philippine Lithocarpus
- Lithocarpus Philippine
Synonyms
- Lithocarpus oligocarpus A.Camus [unknown]
- Lithocarpus rizalensis Rehder [unknown]
- Lithocarpus wenzelii Rehder [unknown]
- Quercus philippinensis A.DC. [unknown]
- Quercus rizalensis Merr. [unknown]
- Quercus wenzelii Merr. [unknown]
- Cyclobalanus philippinensis (A.DC.) Oerst. [unknown]
- Synaedrys philippinensis Koidz. [unknown]
- Synaedrys wenzelii Koidz. [unknown]
Description
Lithocarpus philippinensis (also called Chinese Evergreen Oak, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Fagaceae family. It is native to China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lithocarpus philippinensis has been used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a source of timber and fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lithocarpus philippinensis flowers are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lithocarpus philippinensis is a slow-growing tree, which can reach up to 20 meters in height. It is best grown in well-drained, slightly acidic soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. The seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of 10-15 cm.
Where to Find Lithocarpus philippinensis
Lithocarpus philippinensis can be found in the forests of the Philippines.
Lithocarpus philippinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lithocarpus philippinensis?
Lithocarpus philippinensis
What is the family of Lithocarpus philippinensis?
Fagaceae
What is the common name of Lithocarpus philippinensis?
Philippine Oak
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,