Botanical Profile
Lithocarpus sundaicus is a tropical evergreen tree species in the Fagaceae family, grown mainly for conservation and rare forest plant collections.
Scientific Name
Lithocarpus sundaicus (Blume) Rehder; a Southeast Asian stone oak species within the Lithocarpus genus.
Local Name
Commonly referred to as Stone Oak; local names vary across Indonesia and surrounding regions.
Native Habitat
Native to tropical montane and lowland forests of Indonesia and Southeast Asia, where climates remain humid with consistent rainfall and warm temperatures.
Germination Difficulty
Moderate to Difficult — seeds lose viability quickly after drying and require constant moisture for successful germination.
Germination Timeframe
Usually 1–4 months under stable humid conditions.
Growing Condition
Prefers partial shade, moist well-draining soil rich in organic matter, high humidity, and temperatures between 20–28°C.
Collector Significance
Collectors value this species for its rarity, ecological role in tropical forests, and limited cultivation outside native habitats.
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.
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