Status:
valid
Authors:
Trel.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Philos. Soc. 56: 49 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000290697
Common Names
- Quercus exacta
- Exacta Oak
- Exacta White Oak
Description
Quercus exacta (also called 'Exact Oak' and 'Exact Oak Tree', among many other common names) is a species of oak tree in the family Fagaceae. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it can be found in dry, scrubby habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Quercus exacta is used for fuelwood, construction, furniture, and for making charcoal. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Quercus exacta flowers are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a yellow-green hue.
Cultivation and Propagation
Quercus exacta is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to Mexico and Central America. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of 6-8 inches.
Where to Find Quercus exacta
Quercus exacta is native to Mexico and can be found in the dry, sunny areas of the region.
Quercus exacta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quercus exacta?
Quercus exacta
What is the common name of Quercus exacta?
Exact oak
What is the natural habitat of Quercus exacta?
Woodlands and scrublands in the Mediterranean region
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,