Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borosii
ID:
290476

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mátyás

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Erdész. Kutatás. 69: 80 (1973 publ. 1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289808

Common Names

  • Borosii Oak
  • Quercus Borosii
  • Borosii White Oak

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Description

Quercus borosii (also called Boros Oak, among many other common names) is a small deciduous tree native to the eastern United States. It typically grows up to 8-10 meters tall and has small, dark green, lobed leaves. It is found in dry, open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Quercus borosii has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Quercus borosii has small yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quercus borosii is a small evergreen oak tree native to California. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in late spring or early summer. Seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Quercus borosii

Quercus borosii is native to the Mediterranean region.

Quercus borosii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quercus borosii?

Quercus borosii

What is the common name of Quercus borosii?

Boros Oak

What type of tree is Quercus borosii?

Deciduous tree

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,