Botanical Profile
Lithocarpus elegans is a tropical evergreen tree in the Fagaceae family, valued for its distinctive acorns and ornamental foliage.
Scientific Name
Lithocarpus elegans
Local Name
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Native Habitat
This species is native to Southeast Asian tropical forests, where it grows in warm, humid mountain and lowland environments with consistent rainfall.
Germination Difficulty
Moderate — seeds remain viable for a limited time and germinate best when sown fresh in consistently moist conditions.
Germination Timeframe
Usually germinates within 4–12 weeks under warm and humid conditions.
Growing Condition
Prefers partial shade to filtered sunlight, temperatures between 22–30°C, high humidity, and rich well-draining soil with steady moisture.
Collector Significance
Rare Seeds Indonesia Nursery offers this uncommon stone oak species for collectors interested in rare tropical trees and Southeast Asian forest species. Its unusual acorns and limited availability make it valuable for botanical collections and arboretum cultivation.
General Information
These seeds are rare and often hard to find online. Many available seeds have low viability due to long storage, but we provide fresh seeds with higher germination potential.
Rare Seeds offers a wide selection of rare ornamental plant seeds. You can explore other species on our shop page. We are available to help you choose suitable seeds based on your experience—contact us at info@rareseeds.id or via WhatsApp for custom orders.
All orders are shipped with a free Phytosanitary Certificate. We use secure packaging to ensure seeds arrive in good condition. Rare Seeds supplies seeds to various plant sellers and collectors.




