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Quercus semecarpifolia
Evergreen tree
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The Quercus semecarpifolia plant species is found in E. Asia - China to the Himalayas. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Q. aquifolioides.

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Latin Name:  Quercus semecarpifolia
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  Sm.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  30   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Often the dominant species on north-facing slopes in the Himalayas, from 2400 - 3600 metres[11, 146]. In China it grows right up to the tree-line, where it becomes a thicket-forming shrub[11].



Medicinal Information:  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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The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'.
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