Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tingitana
ID:
294307

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Chênes , Texte 2: 411, 792 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000293639



Common Names

  • Tingitana Oak
  • Tingitana White Oak
  • Tingitana Quercus


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Description

Quercus tingitana (also called Tingitan oak, among many other common names) is a species of oak tree native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in mountain forests, between 1,000 and 2,500 m in elevation. It is a medium-sized deciduous tree, growing up to 20 m tall, with a trunk up to 1 m in diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Quercus tingitana is a species of oak tree native to Morocco. It is used for its timber and as an ornamental tree. The wood is used for furniture, flooring, and other wood products. The leaves are used as a food source for livestock and the bark is used for tanning leather.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Quercus tingitana are small and yellow-green. The acorns are small and dark brown, with a shallow, scaly cup. The seedlings are small and slender, with light green leaves and a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quercus tingitana is a deciduous tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a bright, sunny location.

Where to Find Quercus tingitana

Quercus tingitana is found in Morocco and Algeria.

Quercus tingitana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quercus tingitana?

Quercus tingitana

What is the common name of Quercus tingitana?

Tingitan Oak

What is the natural range of Quercus tingitana?

Northwest Africa

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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