Status:
valid
Authors:
(Markgr.) Rehder
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 10: 133 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230221
Common Names
- Lithocarpus rufovillosus
- Rufovillosus Oak
- Tanoak
Synonyms
- Pasania rufovillosa Markgr. [unknown]
Description
Lithocarpus rufovillosus (also called Rufous-haired Oak, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Fagaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lithocarpus rufovillosus 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
Lithocarpus rufovillosus has small, yellow-green flowers with an unpleasant odor. Its seeds are small, round and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lithocarpus rufovillosus is a medium-sized evergreen tree, which can reach up to 25 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 rufovillosus
Lithocarpus rufovillosus is native to China and can be found in forests at elevations of 1000-2000m.
Lithocarpus rufovillosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lithocarpus rufovillosus?
Lithocarpus rufovillosus
What is the family of Lithocarpus rufovillosus?
Fagaceae
What is the common name of Lithocarpus rufovillosus?
Rufovillous 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,