Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schneideri
ID:
293768

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vierh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 62: 313 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000293100



Common Names

  • Carvalho-de-Schneider
  • Carvalho-de-Schneider-do-Pará
  • Carvalho-de-Schneider-do-Tocantins


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Description

Quercus schneideri (also called Schneider's Oak, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Mexico and Central America. It has a broad, rounded crown and grows up to 20 meters tall. Its leaves are small, oblong and blue-green in color. It is found in oak-pine and oak-juniper woodlands, as well as in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Quercus schneideri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its wood, which is used in furniture making and as firewood. The plant has antifungal and antibacterial properties, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Quercus schneideri has small yellow-green flowers that are arranged in catkins. The acorns of Quercus schneideri are small and round, with a thin, scaly cap. The seedlings of Quercus schneideri are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quercus schneideri 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 schneideri

Quercus schneideri can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Quercus schneideri FAQ

What is the common name of Quercus schneideri?

Schneider's Oak

What is the natural habitat of Quercus schneideri?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

What is the scientific name of Quercus schneideri?

Quercus schneideri

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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