Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pastorensis
ID:
293019

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.H.Mull.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 17: 164 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000292351



Common Names

  • Pastorensis Oak
  • Pastorensis White Oak
  • Pastorensis Valley Oak


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Description

Quercus pastorensis (also called Pastore oak, among many other common names) is a species of oak tree native to Mexico and Central America. It is a medium-sized tree with a rounded crown, reaching up to 15 meters in height. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, dark green and glossy on the upper surface, and light green and pubescent on the lower surface. It prefers dry, rocky soils and is found in dry tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Quercus pastorensis is used for its timber, which is used for furniture and construction. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Quercus pastorensis has a small, yellowish-green flower that blooms in the spring. Its seeds are small, acorn-like nuts that are usually 1-2 cm long. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quercus pastorensis is a deciduous oak tree native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Quercus pastorensis

Quercus pastorensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Quercus pastorensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quercus pastorensis?

Quercus pastorensis

What is the common name of Quercus pastorensis?

Pastorensis Oak

What is the natural habitat of Quercus pastorensis?

It is native to Mexico and Central America.

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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