Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
myrsinaefolia
ID:
292772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1: 305 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000292104



Common Names

  • Myrsinaefolia Oak
  • Myrsinaefolia Quercus
  • Myrsinaefolia's Oak


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Synonyms

  • Quercus sirokasi Siebold [unknown]
  • Quercus myrsinifolia sacifolia Makino [unknown]
  • Cyclobalanopsis myrsinaefolia Oerst. [unknown]
  • Cyclobalanopsis myrsinifolia sacifolia (Makino) Kudô & Masam. [unknown]
  • Cyclobalanopsis bambusifolia (Hance) Chun ex Y.C.Hsu & H.W.Jen [unknown]
  • Quercus glauca subintegrifolia Y.Ling [unknown]

Description

Quercus myrsinaefolia (also called Myrtle-leaved Oak, among many other common names) is a species of oak tree native to California, USA. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk, and grows up to 15 m in height. It is found in dry, open woodlands and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Quercus myrsinaefolia is used as an ornamental plant and for its wood, which is used for furniture, construction and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Quercus myrsinaefolia is a small, yellow-green cup-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quercus myrsinaefolia is a fast-growing tree that can reach heights of up to 70 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be planted in the spring. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 inches tall.

Where to Find Quercus myrsinaefolia

Quercus myrsinaefolia is native to Mexico and Central America.

Quercus myrsinaefolia FAQ

What are the common names of Quercus myrsinaefolia?

Myrtle Oak

What is the natural range of Quercus myrsinaefolia?

Southern Mexico and Central America

What is the growth rate of Quercus myrsinaefolia?

Medium

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