Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrata
ID:
293832

Status:
valid

Authors:
Murray

Source:
wcs

Year:
1784

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. ed. 14 : 858 (1784)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000293164



Common Names

  • Serrata Oak
  • Serrata
  • Serrata Oak Tree


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Synonyms

  • Quercus canescens Blume [unknown]
  • Quercus glandulifera Blume [unknown]
  • Quercus glandulifera tomentosa B.C.Ding & T.B.Chao [unknown]
  • Quercus neoglandulifera Nakai [unknown]
  • Quercus neoglandulosa Nakai [unknown]
  • Quercus neostuxbergii Koidz. [unknown]
  • Quercus serrata tomentosa (B.C.Ding & T.B.Chao) Y.C.Hsu & H.W.Jen [unknown]
  • Quercus striata Siebold ex André [unknown]
  • Quercus serrata concolor Sugim. [unknown]
  • Quercus glandulifera stellatopilosa W.H.Zhang [unknown]
  • Quercus serrata concolor (Sugim.) H.Ohba [unknown]

Description

Quercus serrata (also called Japanese Sawtooth Oak, among many other common names) is a species of deciduous tree native to Japan. It is characterized by its large, serrated leaves and its reddish-brown bark. It is commonly found in moist, well-drained soils in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Quercus serrata is a species of oak tree native to East Asia. It is used for its timber, which is used for furniture, construction, and fuel. The leaves are also used as fodder for livestock, and the bark is used for tanning leather.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Quercus serrata sub. serrata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Quercus serrata is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is an acorn, which is a nut enclosed in a cup-like structure. The seedlings are small and have a single, long taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quercus serrata is a slow-growing tree, and can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in well-drained, acidic soils in full sun. It is tolerant of drought and wind, and can be planted in exposed sites. It is not tolerant of waterlogged soils.

Where to Find Quercus serrata

Quercus serrata is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Gansu, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

Quercus serrata FAQ

What is the common name of Quercus serrata?

Serrate Oak

What is the natural habitat of Quercus serrata?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

What is the scientific name of Quercus serrata?

Quercus serrata

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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