Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ungeri
ID:
294451

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kotschy

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Eich. Eur. Orient. : 13 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000293783



Common Names

  • Ungeri Oak
  • Ungeri Quercus
  • Ungeri Encino


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Description

Quercus ungeri (also called Unger 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 ungeri is used for its timber, which is used in furniture and construction. The leaves are also used as fodder for livestock and the bark is used for tanning leather.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Quercus ungeri flowers are small, yellow-green, and inconspicuous. The seed is a nut enclosed in a cup-like structure called an involucre. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quercus ungeri, commonly known as the Unger's Oak, is a deciduous tree native to the Mediterranean region. It is a hardy tree that can tolerate a wide range of soils and climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the fall, and cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Quercus ungeri

Quercus ungeri is native to Mexico.

Quercus ungeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quercus ungeri?

Quercus ungeri

What is the common name of Quercus ungeri?

Unger's Oak

What is the natural habitat of Quercus ungeri?

Dry, rocky hillsides and ridges

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,