Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
variolosus
ID:
230981

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chun

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 9: 153 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230312

Common Names

  • Variolosus Oak
  • Lithocarpus Variolosus
  • Variolosus Oak Tree

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Synonyms

  • Lithocarpus hui A.Camus [unknown]
  • Quercus variolosa Franch. [unknown]
  • Pasania variolosa Schottky [unknown]
  • Synaedrys variolosa Koidz. [unknown]
  • Pasania hui A.Camus ex Hu [unknown]

Description

Lithocarpus variolosus (also called Variegated Oak, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It has an obovate leaf shape, and grows to a height of up to 30 meters. It is found in lowland and montane forests, and prefers moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Lithocarpus variolosus is used as an ornamental plant and its wood is used for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lithocarpus variolosus 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lithocarpus variolosus is a species of flowering plant in the Fagaceae family, native to Vietnam. It is an evergreen tree growing to 25 m tall. The leaves are alternate, 10–20 cm long, and 5–10 cm broad. The flowers are monoecious, produced in catkins. The fruit is a nut, 2–3 cm diameter, with a thick husk.

Where to Find Lithocarpus variolosus

Lithocarpus variolosus can be found in the forests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Lithocarpus variolosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lithocarpus variolosus?

Lithocarpus variolosus

What is the common name of Lithocarpus variolosus?

Variolous Oak

What is the natural habitat of Lithocarpus variolosus?

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,

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