Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Rivièra Sci. 18: 41 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230218
Common Names
- Lithocarpus rotundatus
- Rotundatus Oak
- Tanoak
Synonyms
- Lithocarpus cathayanus Rehder [unknown]
- Lithocarpus curranii Rehder [unknown]
- Lithocarpus pyriformis Rehder [unknown]
- Quercus cathayana Seemen [unknown]
- Quercus curranii Merr. [unknown]
- Quercus pyrifolia Blume [unknown]
- Quercus pyriformis Seemen [unknown]
- Quercus rotundata Blume [unknown]
- Pasania cathayana Schottky [unknown]
- Pasania rotundata Oerst. [unknown]
- Synaedrys cathayana Koidz. [unknown]
- Synaedrys curranii Koidz. [unknown]
- Synaedrys pyriformis Koidz. [unknown]
- Synaedrys rotundata (Blume) Koidz. [unknown]
Description
Lithocarpus rotundatus (also called Round Oak, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Fagaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lithocarpus rotundatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, reduce swelling, and to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lithocarpus rotundatus is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is small, round and dark brown. The seedlings are small and light green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lithocarpus rotundatus is a medium-sized evergreen tree, which can reach up to 25 meters in height. It is best grown in well-drained, slightly acidic soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. The seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of 10-15 cm.
Where to Find Lithocarpus rotundatus
Lithocarpus rotundatus is native to China and can be found in forests at elevations of 1000-2000m.
Lithocarpus rotundatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lithocarpus rotundatus?
Lithocarpus rotundatus
What is the family of Lithocarpus rotundatus?
Fagaceae
What is the common name of Lithocarpus rotundatus?
Round Oak
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,