Quercus hypophaea (Rong Mao Qung Gang (Chinese))


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Specieshypophaea
SynonymsCyclobalanopsis hypophaea
CategoryWoody
OriginTaiwan.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height18 m
Flowering PeriodJanuary, December

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
HabitatEvergreen forests at an altitude of 0-1,1000 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionReddish-brown bark with thin twigs covered in white hairs.
Leaf DescriptionElliptic-lanceolate, green with stellate hairs on its underside, 8-14 thin secondary veins on either side of the midvein and a acute or cuneate base.
Flower DescriptionMale catkins, 5 cm in length and female inflorecense with flowers 2 mm in diameter.
Fruit DescriptionOvoid or subglose acorn, 1.7-2 x 1.3-1.8 cm.

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