Quercus acutissima Sawthorn oak (Fagaceae) Deciduous tree

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Quercus acutissima
Sawthorn oak
Deciduous tree
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The Quercus acutissima plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sawthorn oak. Some home gardeners know the variety as Q. serrata. non Thunb.

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Latin Name:  Quercus acutissima
Common Name:  Sawthorn oak
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  Carruth.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:  15

Habitat:  Often forming pure forests or growing with Pinus species, to 1000 metres in W. China[109].

Medicinal Information: The stembark is used to clean foul sores[218]. The seeds are used in the treatment of diarrhoea, menorrhagia and gastrointestinal hypertrophy[218]. The cupule (seed cup) is astringent[218]. Any galls produced on the tree are strongly astringent and can be used in the treatment of haemorrhages, chronic diarrhoea, dysentery etc[4].

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