Quercus inconstans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.J.Palmer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 10: 34 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000291355
Common Names
- Inconstans Oak
- Foothill Oak
- Sandy Oak
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- Quercus livermorensis C.H.Mull. [unknown]
Description
Quercus inconstans (also called Variable 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, light green foliage. It grows in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons, as well as in oak woodlands and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Quercus inconstans is used for timber, fuel, and medicinal purposes. It is also used for landscaping and shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Quercus inconstans is a small yellow-green cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small acorn with a smooth, dark brown surface. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Quercus inconstans is a small to medium-sized evergreen oak tree native to Mexico and Central America. It is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, though cuttings can be used. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Quercus inconstans
Quercus inconstans is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Michoacán, Morelos, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Quercus inconstans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quercus inconstans?
Quercus inconstans
What is the common name of Quercus inconstans?
Inconstans Oak
What is the natural habitat of Quercus inconstans?
Western United States
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-173324: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Jesse Palmer (1875-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.J.Palmer' in the authors string.