L. litseifolius; the acorns-em class="a-plus-plus">Q. blakei Skan. The lectotype of Q. patkoiensis is designated here and the taxonomic treatment of the species is presented. Q. semiserratoides, usually regarded as a synonym of Q. semiserrata, is actually a distinct species, because significant differences in the leaf epidermal cells, trichome and trichome base, stomata, the epicuticular wax and cupule features were found between the two species. Leaf epidermal features are useful not only to distinguish genera in Fagaceae, but can also assist in species identification." />