Lithocarpus amygdalifolius

Botanical Description

Lithocarpus amygdalifolius is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 30 metres tall[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ]. The tree is harvested from the wild for its wood. The population of Lithocarpus amygdalifolius is assumed to be large due to its wide range. It is known that in some areas the species is threatened by deforestation and habitat conversion, in particular on Hainan and along coastal areas, but on a national scale the species is not considered to be threatened in China. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2018)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].