Status:
valid
Authors:
Villar
Source:
wcs
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 28: 450 (1937 publ. 1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000290741
Common Names
- Quercus fagineomirbeckii
- Mirbeck's Oak
- Faginea Oak
Synonyms
- Quercus jahandiezii A.Camus [unknown]
- Quercus pseudofaginea A.Camus [unknown]
Description
Quercus fagineomirbeckii (also called Mirbeck's Oak, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Portugal and Spain. It has a pyramidal shape with a rounded crown and can grow up to 20 m tall. It prefers moist soils and is found in forests, woodland and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Quercus fagineomirbeckii 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 fagineomirbeckii 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 fagineomirbeckii 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 fagineomirbeckii
Quercus fagineomirbeckii is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Quercus fagineomirbeckii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quercus fagineomirbeckii?
Quercus fagineomirbeckii
What is the common name of Quercus fagineomirbeckii?
Fagineomirbeckii oak
What is the natural habitat of Quercus fagineomirbeckii?
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,