Dear Sir
I did not want to join the group as I only have one question and maybe that could be sent to those listed under Quercus oblongata.
https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/species/a---l/f/fagaceae/quercus-robur/quercus-oblongata
I would like to ask
Many now regard Q. oblongata as the correct name but has anyone seen the type specimen of Q. oblongata, or has anyone seen the first article that says this is the correct name for Q. leucotrichophora?
Also literature usually states that this species ripens fruits in 2 years but photos I see show annual ripening, sometimes ripe early the following year. Does anyone have observations on this? The Chinese say Q. leucotrichophora is biennial fruiting, Q. lanata is annual.
It seems likely that Q. oblongata, leucotrichophora and lanata are the same, in which case Q. lanata would be the correct name.
Also is there any record of Quercus tungmaiensis in India?
This is from Arunachal Pradesh and seems to be that species.
https://www.arboretumwespelaar.be/Default.aspx?L=E&WPID=312#gallerysearch-13
Many thanks
Allen Coombes
Puebla, Mexico
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Hi, Gaurav ji,
Any views ?