Introductory
SPECIES: Lithocarpus densiflora | Tanoak 



ABBREVIATION : 
LITDEN

SYNONYMS : 
   Lithocarpus densiflorus
   Quercus densiflora


SCS PLANT CODE : 
   LIDE3


COMMON NAMES : 
   tanoak
   tanbark-oak
   tan oak


TAXONOMY : 
The currently accepted scientific name of tanoak is Lithocarpus
densiflora (Hook. & Arn.) Rehd. [17,34].  

Tanoak is the only North American representative of a large Asian genus.
The genus Lithocarpus is considered a link between true oaks (Quercus)
and the chinquapins and chestnuts (Castanopsis and Castanea), possessing
characteristics of each [34,42].  A shrubby growth form of tanoak,
commonly known as shrub tanoak, has been recognized at the varietal
level as Lithocarpus densiflora var. echinoides (R. Br.) Ambrams.
[17,34].  Unless stated otherwise, this discussion pertains to the
typical variety L. densiflora var. densiflora.


LIFE FORM : 
Tree

FEDERAL LEGAL STATUS : 
No special status

OTHER STATUS : 
NO-ENTRY


COMPILED BY AND DATE : 
N. McMurray, June 1989


LAST REVISED BY AND DATE : 
N. McMurray, August 1989


AUTHORSHIP AND CITATION : 
McMurray, Nancy E. 1989. Lithocarpus densiflora. In: Remainder of Citation

Related categories for Species: Lithocarpus densiflora | Tanoak