Lithocarpus glabra

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Definition

Noun 1. A small evergreen tree native to China and Japan: Lithocarpus glabra is the scientific name for a specific species of tree belonging to the beech family (Fagaceae). It is characterized by its evergreen leaves and is found in regions of East Asia.

Usage Notes
  • This term is a scientific name (binomial nomenclature) used in botany. It is always written in italics (or underlined in handwriting). The first part, , is the genus name and is capitalized. The second part, , is the specific epithet and is written in lowercase.
  • In everyday language, this tree may be referred to by a common name, such as "Japanese oak" or a local name, rather than its scientific name.
Examples
  • Scientific Context:
    • The forest understory included several specimens of Lithocarpus glabra.
    • Researchers studied the acorn production of Lithocarpus glabra compared to other oak species.
Advanced Usage
  • The genus name comes from Greek words meaning "stone fruit," referring to its hard nuts.
  • The specific epithet is a Latin word meaning "smooth," often describing the texture of the leaves or other plant parts.
Variants and Related Words
  • Common Name: Japanese oak, ring-cupped oak.
  • Related Genus: (the genus containing most trees commonly called oaks).
Synonyms
  • Japanese oak
  • Ring-cupped oak
Different Meanings
  • This term has only one specific meaning as the scientific name for a particular tree species. It is not used idiomatically or in other contexts.
Noun
  1. small evergreen tree of China and Japan

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