Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
scortechinii
ID:
230898

Status:
valid

Authors:
(King) A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Rivièra Sci. 18: 42 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230229

Common Names

  • Lithocarpus scortechinii
  • Scortechinii Oak
  • Tanoak

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Synonyms

  • Lithocarpus eriolepis A.Camus [unknown]
  • Lithocarpus smitinandianus A.Camus [unknown]
  • Quercus scortechinii King ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Pasania scortechinii Schottky [unknown]
  • Synaedrys scortechinii Koidz. [unknown]

Description

Lithocarpus scortechinii (also called Scortechini's Oak, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Fagaceae family. It is native to China, Japan, Taiwan, and Vietnam. It grows in forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Lithocarpus scortechinii 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 scortechinii has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small, round and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lithocarpus scortechinii 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 scortechinii

Lithocarpus scortechinii is native to China and can be found in forests at elevations of 1000-2000m.

Lithocarpus scortechinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lithocarpus scortechinii?

Lithocarpus scortechinii

What is the family of Lithocarpus scortechinii?

Fagaceae

What is the common name of Lithocarpus scortechinii?

Scortechin's 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-114765: Based on the initial data import
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.