Quercus pongtungensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Uyeki
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 1: 254 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000292587
Common Names
- Pongtung Oak
- Quercus Pongtungensis
- Chinese Evergreen Oak
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- Quercus maccormickomongolica T.B.Lee [unknown]
- Quercus paucilepis Uyeki [unknown]
Description
Quercus pongtungensis (also called Pongtung oak, among many other common names) is a species of oak in the family Fagaceae. It is a small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Taiwan. It is found in moist, lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Quercus pongtungensis is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a windbreak and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used for its timber, which is used in furniture, flooring, and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Quercus pongtungensis has small, yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. Its acorns are single-seeded and have a shallow cup. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Quercus pongtungensis is a deciduous tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings taken in the summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Quercus pongtungensis
Quercus pongtungensis can be found in the forests of China.
Quercus pongtungensis FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Quercus pongtungensis?
Quercus pongtungensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
What is the average size of Quercus pongtungensis?
Quercus pongtungensis typically grows to be about 20-30 feet tall.
What is the leaf shape of Quercus pongtungensis?
Quercus pongtungensis has oblong to elliptical shaped leaves.
Species in the Quercus genus
Quercus acutidens, Quercus albescens, Quercus alienocrispula, Quercus alienoserratoides, Quercus allorgeana, Quercus alvordiana, Quercus andegavensis, Quercus andresii, Quercus andrewsii, Quercus argyrotricha, Quercus aruciensis, Quercus ashei, Quercus atlantica, Quercus aurea, Quercus auzandrii, Quercus avellaniformis, Quercus baenitzii, Quercus bambusifolia, Quercus baniensis, Quercus barnova, Quercus battandieri, Quercus bawanglingensis, Quercus beaumontiana, Quercus bebbiana, Quercus beckyae, Quercus beguinotii, Quercus benderi, Quercus bernardiensis, Quercus bimundorum, Quercus blaoensis, Quercus blufftonensis, Quercus borosii, Quercus brenesii, Quercus brittonii, Quercus burnetensis, Quercus bushii, Quercus byarsii, Quercus caduca, Quercus caesariensis, Quercus calophylla, Quercus cambodiensis, Quercus cantabrica, Quercus capesii, Quercus carduchorum, Quercus carrissoana, Quercus cerrioides, Quercus charcasana, Quercus clementei, Quercus cocksii, Quercus columnaris,
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-174501: Based on the initial data import
Homiki Uyeki (b.1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uyeki' in the authors string.