Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramsbottomii
ID:
293435

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 83: 343 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000292767



Common Names

  • Ramsbottom Oak
  • Ramsbottom White Oak
  • Ramsbottom Swamp Oak


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Synonyms

  • Cyclobalanopsis ramsbottomii (A.Camus) Hjelmq. [unknown]

Description

Quercus ramsbottomii (also called Ramsbottom 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 ramsbottomii is used as a source of timber for furniture and flooring, as well as for landscaping and as a food source for livestock and wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Quercus ramsbottomii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quercus ramsbottomii is a deciduous oak tree native to California. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, though cuttings can also be used.

Where to Find Quercus ramsbottomii

Quercus ramsbottomii can be found in Mexico.

Quercus ramsbottomii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quercus ramsbottomii?

Quercus ramsbottomii

What is the common name of Quercus ramsbottomii?

Ramsbottom's Oak

What is the natural range of Quercus ramsbottomii?

Central Mexico

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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