Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
knoblochii
ID:
292145

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.H.Mull.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 27: 475 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000291477



Common Names

  • Knobloch's Oak
  • Knotty Oak
  • Knottyleaf Oak


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Description

Quercus knoblochii (also called Knobloch Oak, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen oak native to Mexico. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 m tall, with a trunk up to 1 m diameter. It is found in wet areas, such as swamps and floodplains, and is tolerant of occasional flooding.

Uses & Benefits

Quercus knoblochii is used for its wood, which is hard and durable and is used for furniture, flooring, and other woodworking projects. It is also used as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Quercus knoblochii has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in the spring. Its seeds are small and acorn-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quercus knoblochii 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 knoblochii

Quercus knoblochii is native to Mexico.

Quercus knoblochii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quercus knoblochii?

Quercus knoblochii

What is the common name of Quercus knoblochii?

Knobloch Oak

What is the natural habitat of Quercus knoblochii?

Eastern China

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,

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