Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 83: 345 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230191
Common Names
- Pycnostachys Oak
- Pycnostachys Lithocarpus
- Lithocarpus Pycnostachys
Synonyms
- Lithocarpus pycnostachys exserta A.Camus [unknown]
Description
Lithocarpus pycnostachys (also called Thick-spike Oak, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Fagaceae family. It is native to China and Vietnam. It grows in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lithocarpus pycnostachys 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lithocarpus pycnostachys is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is small, round and dark brown. The seedlings are small and light green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lithocarpus pycnostachys 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 pycnostachys
Lithocarpus pycnostachys is native to China and can be found in forests at elevations of 1000-2000m.
Lithocarpus pycnostachys FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lithocarpus pycnostachys?
Lithocarpus pycnostachys
Where is Lithocarpus pycnostachys found?
Lithocarpus pycnostachys is found in Vietnam, Laos, and China.
What is the growth rate of Lithocarpus pycnostachys?
Lithocarpus pycnostachys 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,