Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arrimatensis
ID:
1336095

Status:
valid

Authors:
Penas, Llamas, Pérez Morales & Acedo

Source:
ipni

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Bot. Helv. 107: 80 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348549



Common Names

  • Quercus Arrimatensis
  • Arrimatensis Oak
  • Arrimatensis's Oak


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Description

Quercus arrimatensis (also called 'Candelilla', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia, and is found in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of 2,000–3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Quercus arrimatensis is a species of oak that is used for its wood, which is used to make furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Quercus arrimatensis has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are slender and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quercus arrimatensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Quercus arrimatensis

Quercus arrimatensis is native to Mexico and can be found in nurseries and garden centers that specialize in Mexican plants.

Quercus arrimatensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quercus arrimatensis?

Quercus arrimatensis

What is the common name of Quercus arrimatensis?

Arrimat Oak

What is the natural habitat of Quercus arrimatensis?

Quercus arrimatensis is found in dry, sunny areas in western Asia.

Species in the Quercus genus

Quercus acutidens, Quercus albescens, Quercus alienocrispula, Quercus alienoserratoides, Quercus allorgeana, Quercus alvordiana, Quercus andegavensis, Quercus andresii, Quercus andrewsii, Quercus argyrotricha, Quercus aruciensis, Quercus ashei, Quercus atlantica, Quercus aurea, Quercus auzandrii, Quercus avellaniformis, Quercus baenitzii, Quercus bambusifolia, Quercus baniensis, Quercus barnova, Quercus battandieri, Quercus bawanglingensis, Quercus beaumontiana, Quercus bebbiana, Quercus beckyae, Quercus beguinotii, Quercus benderi, Quercus bernardiensis, Quercus bimundorum, Quercus blaoensis, Quercus blufftonensis, Quercus borosii, Quercus brenesii, Quercus brittonii, Quercus burnetensis, Quercus bushii, Quercus byarsii, Quercus caduca, Quercus caesariensis, Quercus calophylla, Quercus cambodiensis, Quercus cantabrica, Quercus capesii, Quercus carduchorum, Quercus carrissoana, Quercus cerrioides, Quercus charcasana, Quercus clementei, Quercus cocksii, Quercus columnaris,

Species in the Fagaceae family

Castanea crenata, Castanea dentata, Castanea henryi, Castanea mollissima, Castanea neglecta, Castanea ozarkensis, Castanea pumila, Castanea sativa, Castanea seguinii, Castanopsis pseudohystrix, Castanopsis thaiensis, Castanopsis undulatifolia, Castanopsis acuminatissima, Castanopsis amabilis, Castanopsis annamensis, Castanopsis argentea, Castanopsis argyrophylla, Castanopsis arietina, Castanopsis armata, Castanopsis birmanica, Castanopsis boisii, Castanopsis borneensis, Castanopsis brevispinula, Castanopsis buruana, Castanopsis calathiformis, Castanopsis cambodiana, Castanopsis carlesii, Castanopsis castanicarpa, Castanopsis catalpifolia, Castanopsis cavaleriei, Castanopsis ceratacantha, Castanopsis cerebrina, Castanopsis chapaensis, Castanopsis chevalieri, Castanopsis chinensis, Castanopsis choboensis, Castanopsis chunii, Castanopsis clarkei, Castanopsis clemensii, Castanopsis concinna, Castanopsis costata, Castanopsis crassifolia, Castanopsis cryptoneuron, Castanopsis curtisii, Castanopsis cuspidata, Castanopsis delavayi, Castanopsis densinervia, Castanopsis densispinosa, Castanopsis diversifolia, Castanopsis dongchoensis,

References

Carmen Pérez Morales (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pérez Morales' in the authors string.
Ángel Penas Merino (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Penas' in the authors string.
Félix Llamas (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Llamas' in the authors string.
Carmen Acedo Casado (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Acedo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:996775-1: Based on the initial data import