Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hypargyrea
ID:
291844

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Seemen) C.C.Huang & Y.T.Chang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Guihaia 12: 302 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000291176



Common Names

  • Hypargyrea Oak
  • Hypargyrea's Oak
  • Hypargyrea White Oak


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Synonyms

  • Cyclobalanopsis hypargyrea (Seemen) Y.C.Hsu & H.W.Jen [unknown]
  • Cyclobalanopsis multinervis W.C.Cheng & T.Hong [unknown]

Description

Quercus hypargyrea (also called Silverleaf Oak, among many other common names) is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to the southwestern United States. It has a rounded crown and a dense, silvery-green foliage. It grows in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons, as well as in oak woodlands and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Quercus hypargyrea is a species of oak tree that is commonly used for timber, firewood, and landscaping. It is also used to make furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Quercus hypargyrea is a small yellow-green cup-shaped flower, with four petals. The seed is a small acorn, with a thin, light brown shell. The seedling is a small, light green plant with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quercus hypargyrea is a medium-sized deciduous tree that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant once established. Propagation is typically done by seed, which should be planted in the fall or early spring. The seed should be stratified prior to planting for best results.

Where to Find Quercus hypargyrea

Quercus hypargyrea is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

Quercus hypargyrea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quercus hypargyrea?

Quercus hypargyrea

What is the common name of Quercus hypargyrea?

Silverleaf Oak

What is the natural range of Quercus hypargyrea?

Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

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,

References

Zhang Yongtian (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.T.Chang' in the authors string.
Cheng Chiu Huang (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Huang' in the authors string.
Karl Otto von Seemen (1838-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seemen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:969371-1: Based on the initial data import