Quercus mexicana Bonpl.

Species

Angiosperms > Fagales > Fagaceae > Quercus

Characteristics

A monoecious deciduous tree. It grows 10-12m high.
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Growth form tree
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Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality monoecy
Pollination anemogamy
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Mature height (meter) 10.0 - 12.0
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Environment

Oak and pine-oak forest and eroded areas; at elevations from 2,230-3,200 metres.
Light 7-9
Soil humidity -
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Soil acidity 2-8
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Hardiness (USDA) 10-10

Usage

Uses charcoal dye medicinal wood
Edible seeds
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Cultivation

Can be grown by cuttings or seedlings.
Mode cuttings seedlings
Germination duration (days) 120 - 365
Germination temperacture (C°) 10
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Conservation status

Quercus mexicana threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:216064-2
WFO ID wfo-0000291983
COL ID 4R5J5
BDTFX ID -
INPN ID -
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Synonyms

Quercus rugulosa f. subtruncata Quercus malifolia Quercus pablillensis Quercus rugulosa Quercus sipuraca Quercus mexicana Quercus castanea var. mexicana Quercus mexicana f. bonplandii Quercus mexicana f. lanulosa Quercus mexicana f. perfertilis Quercus castanea var. integra