Description
Lithocarpus petelotii (also called Chinese Oak, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Fagaceae family. It is native to China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lithocarpus petelotii has been used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a source of timber and fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lithocarpus petelotii flowers are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lithocarpus petelotii 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.