Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yokohamensis
ID:
294626

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Makino) H.Ohba

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Fl. Japan 2a: 55 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000293958



Common Names

  • Yokohamensis Oak
  • Yokohama Oak
  • Yokohama White Oak


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Synonyms

  • Quercus takaoyamensis yokohamensis Makino [unknown]
  • Cyclobalanopsis takaoyamensis yokohamensis (Makino) Kudô & Masam. [unknown]
  • Quercus yokohamensis (Makino) Makino [deprecated]

Description

Quercus yokohamensis (also called Yokohama oak, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that grows up to 20 meters tall. It is native to Japan, and is found in mountain forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Quercus yokohamensis is used for timber, as an ornamental tree, and for its acorns which are edible and can be used to make flour.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Quercus yokohamensis is a yellow-green, solitary, unisexual flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings are small, dark green and covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quercus yokohamensis is a deciduous tree native to Japan. It is typically propagated from seed, which should be planted in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Quercus yokohamensis is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Quercus yokohamensis

Quercus yokohamensis can be found in the mountains of central and southern Japan.

Quercus yokohamensis FAQ

What is the common name of Quercus yokohamensis?

Yokohama oak

What is the scientific name of Yokohama oak?

Quercus yokohamensis

What type of tree is Quercus yokohamensis?

Evergreen tree

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-175794: Based on the initial data import
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
Hideaki Ohba (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohba' in the authors string.