Species
EN
Quercus disciformis
Synonyms (1)
shingjenensis
Data from Oaks of the World
Geographic Range
China (Hainan, Guizhou, Guangxi, Guangdong ) ; 200-1500 m ;
Growth Habit
reaches 10-14 m and more;
Leaves
6-13 x 2.5-4 cm; oblong; subleathery; hairless; base remotely cuneate, apex pointed, magin sharply dentate; 11-13 pairs of curved, thin, conspicuous lateral veins; petiole2 cm, tomentose when young;
Flowers
March-April;
Fruits
acorn globose, 2 cm in diameter; apex flat; cup tomentose with 8-10 concentric rings, covering only base of nut; matures in 2 years;
Common Names
die
dou qing gang
Hardiness & Habitat
not hardy; broad-leaved evergreen forests, in mountains;
Additional Information
– Sub-genus Cerris, Section Cyclobalanopsis; – Related to Q. asymetrica ; – Threatened (IUCN Red List Category : EN) – For The Plant List 2013, Q. shingjenensis is a true species, in China (Guizhou) Acta Phytotax. Sin. 11:
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