Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coutinhoi
ID:
291001

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Man. Fl. Port. : 123 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000290333



Common Names

  • Coutinho's Oak
  • Portuguese Oak
  • Quercus coutinhoi


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Synonyms

  • Quercus coutinhoi duriensis Franco & Vasc. [unknown]
  • Quercus ferreirae A.Camus [unknown]
  • Quercus humilis subcrenatolobata Cout. [unknown]
  • Quercus molleri A.Camus [unknown]
  • Quercus subalpestris A.Camus [unknown]

Description

Quercus coutinhoi (also called Coutinho Oak, among many other common names) is a species of oak native to Mexico. It is a deciduous tree growing up to 20 m tall, with a trunk up to 1 m diameter. It is found in temperate forests and woodlands, at elevations of 1000–3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Quercus coutinhoi is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Quercus coutinhoi has small, yellowish-green flowers that appear in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, round acorns that mature in the fall. The acorns are a food source for wildlife. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quercus coutinhoi is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to Mexico and Central America. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Quercus coutinhoi

Quercus coutinhoi can be found in the mountains of Mexico, primarily in the states of Oaxaca, Puebla, and Guerrero.

Quercus coutinhoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quercus coutinhoi?

Quercus coutinhoi

What is the common name of Quercus coutinhoi?

Coutinho Oak

What is the natural range of Quercus coutinhoi?

Mexico

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,

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