Status:
valid
Authors:
Rehder
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 1: 130 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230171
Common Names
- Polystachyus Oak
- Polystachyus Lithocarpus
- Lithocarpus Polystachyus
Synonyms
- Quercus polystachya Wall. [unknown]
- Pasania polystachya Oerst. [unknown]
- Synaedrys polystachya Koidz. [unknown]
Description
Lithocarpus polystachyus (also called Chinese Holly 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 polystachyus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, reduce swelling, and to treat skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lithocarpus polystachyus sub. polystachyus
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lithocarpus polystachyus 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 polystachyus is a medium-sized evergreen tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about a foot tall.
Where to Find Lithocarpus polystachyus
Lithocarpus polystachyus is native to China and can be found in forests at elevations of 1000-2000m.
Lithocarpus polystachyus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lithocarpus polystachyus?
Lithocarpus polystachyus
Where is Lithocarpus polystachyus found?
Lithocarpus polystachyus is found in Vietnam, Laos, and China.
What is the growth rate of Lithocarpus polystachyus?
Lithocarpus polystachyus has a slow to medium growth rate.
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,