Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gamble) A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Rivièra Sci. 18: 41 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230006
Common Names
- Lithocarpus Kochummenii
- Lithocarpus Konishii
- Lithocarpus Mariae
Synonyms
- Pasania kingiana Gamble [unknown]
- Synaedrys kingiana Koidz. [unknown]
Description
Lithocarpus kingianus (also called King's Tanoak, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the beech family Fagaceae. It is native to the western United States and Mexico, where it grows in many types of habitats, including coastal, montane, and riparian areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lithocarpus kingianus is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate homes and gardens. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower. The plant is also known to help purify the air in the home, as it can absorb pollutants and toxins.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lithocarpus kingianus has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lithocarpus kingianus is a medium-sized tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is found in lowland and hill dipterocarp forests in Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo. Propagation is best done through seeds, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be kept moist and in partial shade until they are established.
Where to Find Lithocarpus kingianus
Lithocarpus kingianus is native to Thailand and can be found in the forests of the country.
Lithocarpus kingianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lithocarpus kingianus?
Lithocarpus kingianus
What is the common name of Lithocarpus kingianus?
King's Oak
Where is Lithocarpus kingianus found?
China
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,