Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl. ex Hance) Rehder
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 1: 132 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230320
Common Names
- Wallichianus Oak
- Lithocarpus Wallichianus
- Wallichianus Oak Tree
Synonyms
- Quercus wallichiana Lindl. [unknown]
- Pasania wallichiana Gamble [unknown]
- Synaedrys wallichiana Koidz. [unknown]
Description
Lithocarpus wallichianus (also called Wallich's 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 wallichianus is a species of tree in the Fagaceae family. It is native to China and Taiwan. It is used as an ornamental tree and for timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lithocarpus wallichianus is a small, yellowish-green, cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown nut with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lithocarpus wallichianus 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 wallichianus
Lithocarpus wallichianus is native to the forests of China, Taiwan, and Japan.
Lithocarpus wallichianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lithocarpus wallichianus?
Lithocarpus wallichianus
What is the common name of Lithocarpus wallichianus?
Wallich Oak
What is the natural habitat of Lithocarpus wallichianus?
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,