Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucida
ID:
967124

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rehder & E.H.Wilson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 3: 191 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966462

Common Names

  • Lucida Fagus
  • Fagus Lucida
  • Fagus lucida

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Description

Fagus lucida (also called Shining beech, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China and Taiwan. It grows to a height of 10-20 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 1 m. Its leaves are ovate to elliptic, with a length of 5-10 cm and a width of 2-4 cm. It is found in temperate forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Fagus lucida is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fagus lucida has small yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fagus lucida can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer for best results.

Where to Find Fagus lucida

Fagus lucida is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

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-83850: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.
Ernest Henry Wilson (1876-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.H.Wilson' in the authors string.