Quercus schochiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dieck
Source:
wcs
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Cat. Arbor. Zoesch. : 26 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000293101
Common Names
- Carvalho-de-Schoch
- Carvalho-de-Schoch-do-Pará
- Carvalho-de-Schoch-do-Tocantins
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Quercus schochiana (also called Schoch'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 schochiana 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 schochiana has small yellow-green flowers that are arranged in catkins. The acorns of Quercus schochiana are small and round, with a thin, scaly cap. The seedlings of Quercus schochiana are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Quercus schochiana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and kept in a warm, humid environment. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Quercus schochiana
Quercus schochiana can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Quercus schochiana FAQ
What is the common name of Quercus schochiana?
Schoch's Oak
What is the natural habitat of Quercus schochiana?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
What is the scientific name of Quercus schochiana?
Quercus schochiana
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-174992: Based on the initial data import
Georg Dieck (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dieck' in the authors string.