Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Species:
vestitus
ID:
230983

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hickel & A.Camus) A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Rivièra Sci. 18: 42 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230314

Common Names

  • Vestitus Oak
  • Lithocarpus Vestitus
  • Vestitus Oak Tree

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Synonyms

  • Lithocarpus microspermus A.Camus [unknown]
  • Pasania vestita Hickel & A.Camus [unknown]
  • Pasania microsperma (A.Camus) Hu [unknown]

Description

Lithocarpus vestitus (also called Vestite Oak, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It has an obovate leaf shape, and grows to a height of up to 20 meters. It is found in lowland and montane forests, and prefers moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Lithocarpus vestitus is a species of tree in the Fagaceae family. It is native to China and Taiwan. It is used as an ornamental tree and for timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lithocarpus vestitus is a small, yellow-greenish, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lithocarpus vestitus 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.

Where to Find Lithocarpus vestitus

Lithocarpus vestitus is native to the forests of China, Taiwan, and Japan.

Lithocarpus vestitus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lithocarpus vestitus?

Lithocarpus vestitus

What is the common name of Lithocarpus vestitus?

Vestite Oak

What is the natural habitat of Lithocarpus vestitus?

Forests, hillsides, and valleys

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-114843: Based on the initial data import
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Paul Robert Hickel (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hickel' in the authors string.