Quercus xanthotricha
Si Mao Qing Gang (Chinese)
Family |
Fagaceae |
Genus |
Quercus |
Species |
xanthotricha |
Category |
Woody |
Synonyms |
Cyclobalanopsis xanthotricha |
Height |
5-8 m |
General Description |
This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened. |
Habitat |
Mountains in mixed mesophytic forests at an altitude of 800-1,300 m. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Thin, dark purple twigs. |
Leaf Description |
Elliptic, green with a whitish underside, a cuneate base and 8-10 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 5-8 x 1.5-3 cm. |
Flower Description |
Male inflorescences, 2-5 cm in length. |
Fruit Description |
Acorn, ovoid, 0.9-1.3 x 0.7-1 cm. |