Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Chênes , Atlas 2: 119 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000290543
Common Names
- Quercus donnaiensis
- Donnai Oak
- Donnai White Oak
Description
Quercus donnaiensis (also called Donnai Oak, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China and Vietnam. It has a pyramidal shape with a rounded crown and can grow up to 30 m tall. It prefers moist soils and is found in forests, woodland and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Quercus donnaiensis is used for its wood, which is used in construction, furniture, and flooring. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Quercus donnaiensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Quercus donnaiensis is a deciduous tree that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring and should be kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the late spring or early summer and should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Quercus donnaiensis
Quercus donnaiensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the dry, sunny areas of the region.
Quercus donnaiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quercus donnaiensis?
Quercus donnaiensis
What is the common name of Quercus donnaiensis?
Donnai Oak
Where is Quercus donnaiensis native to?
Vietnam
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,