Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
platycarpus
ID:
230834

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rehder

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 1: 130 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230165

Common Names

  • Platycarpus Oak
  • Platycarpus Lithocarpus
  • Lithocarpus Platycarpus

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Synonyms

  • Quercus platycarpa Blume [unknown]
  • Cyclobalanus platycarpa Oerst. [unknown]
  • Synaedrys platycarpa Koidz. [unknown]

Description

Lithocarpus platycarpus (also called Chinese Water 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 platycarpus 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 platycarpus 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lithocarpus platycarpus is a medium-sized evergreen tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about a foot tall.

Where to Find Lithocarpus platycarpus

Lithocarpus platycarpus is native to Thailand and is commonly found in the forests of the northern part of the country.

Lithocarpus platycarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lithocarpus platycarpus?

Lithocarpus platycarpus

Where is Lithocarpus platycarpus found?

Lithocarpus platycarpus is found in Vietnam, Laos, and China.

What is the growth rate of Lithocarpus platycarpus?

Lithocarpus platycarpus has a slow to medium growth rate.

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-114703: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.