Status:
valid
Authors:
Hickel & A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 10, 3: 380 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000292559
Common Names
- Platycalyx Oak
- Platycalyx Quercus
- Platycalyx White Oak
Description
Quercus platycalyx (also called Platycalyx 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 platycalyx is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a windbreak and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used for its timber, which is used in furniture, flooring, and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Quercus platycalyx has small, greenish-yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The fruit is an acorn, which is a nut enclosed in a cup-like structure. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two to three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Quercus platycalyx is a deciduous tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings taken in the summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Quercus platycalyx
Quercus platycalyx can be found in the forests of China.
Quercus platycalyx FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Quercus platycalyx?
Quercus platycalyx is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
What is the average size of Quercus platycalyx?
Quercus platycalyx typically grows to be about 20-30 feet tall.
What is the leaf shape of Quercus platycalyx?
Quercus platycalyx has oblong to elliptical shaped leaves.
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,