Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
falconeri
ID:
230584

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rehder

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 10: 133 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229915

Common Names

  • Lithocarpus falconeri
  • Falconeri Oak
  • Tanoak

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Synonyms

  • Quercus falconeri Kurz [unknown]
  • Quercus minor Ridl. [unknown]
  • Pasania falconeri Schottky [unknown]
  • Synaedrys falconeri Koidz. [unknown]

Description

Lithocarpus falconeri (also called Chinese tanoak, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China and Taiwan. It is a large tree, growing up to 40 meters tall. Its leaves are alternate and simple, with a toothed margin. It is found in forests and scrublands, at altitudes of up to 2000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Lithocarpus falconeri is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes and aromatherapy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lithocarpus falconeri has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together in groups of three. The flowers are followed by small, round, brown fruits that contain two or three seeds. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and slender, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lithocarpus falconeri is a species of tree in the family Fagaceae. It is native to the Philippines. Propagation is usually done through seeds. The seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall.

Where to Find Lithocarpus falconeri

Lithocarpus falconeri is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan

Lithocarpus falconeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lithocarpus falconeri?

Lithocarpus falconeri

What is the common name of Lithocarpus falconeri?

Falconer's oak

What is the natural habitat of Lithocarpus falconeri?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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-114470: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.