Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lenticellata
ID:
292329

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barnett

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1938: 98 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000291661



Common Names

  • Lenticellata Oak
  • Lenticellata Quercus
  • Lenticellata Evergreen Oak


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Synonyms

  • Cyclobalanopsis lenticellata (Barnett) Hjelmq. [unknown]

Description

Quercus lenticellata (also called Lenticel Oak, among many other common names) is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States. It has large, ovate-lanceolate leaves and small, dark-colored acorns. It is found in dry, sandy soils, in open woodlands, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Quercus lenticellata is a species of oak tree native to Mexico. It is used as an ornamental tree for its attractive foliage and is also used in the production of furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Quercus lenticellata has small yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. The acorns are small and round with a shallow cup. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quercus lenticellata is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 20 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in autumn or spring in a cold frame. Germination usually takes place within a few weeks. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grown on in a cold frame for their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer of the following year.

Where to Find Quercus lenticellata

Quercus lenticellata is native to Mexico and Central America.

Quercus lenticellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quercus lenticellata?

Quercus lenticellata

What is the common name of Quercus lenticellata?

Mexican white oak

What is the family of Quercus lenticellata?

Fagaceae

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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