Status:
valid
Authors:
Chun
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 9: 152 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230240
Common Names
- Lithocarpus silvicolarum
- Silvicolarum Oak
- Tanoak
Synonyms
- Lithocarpus nariakii (Hayata) Sasaki [unknown]
- Quercus nariakii Hayata [unknown]
- Quercus silvicolarum Hance [unknown]
- Pasania silvicolarum Schottky [unknown]
- Synaedrys nariakii (Hayata) Kudô [unknown]
- Synaedrys silvicolarum Koidz. [unknown]
- Lithocarpus nariakii (Hayata) Hayata [deprecated]
Description
Lithocarpus silvicolarum (also called Forest 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 silvicolarum is used as an ornamental plant and its wood is used for making furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lithocarpus silvicolarum has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small, round and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lithocarpus silvicolarum 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 silvicolarum
Lithocarpus silvicolarum is native to India and is commonly found in the forests of the Western Ghats.
Lithocarpus silvicolarum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lithocarpus silvicolarum?
Lithocarpus silvicolarum
What is the common name of Lithocarpus silvicolarum?
Oak Chestnut
What is the natural habitat of Lithocarpus silvicolarum?
Forests, hillsides, and valleys
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,