Status:
valid
Authors:
Eastw.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Calif. Acad. Sci. 9: 48 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289524
Common Names
- Quercus alvordiana
- Alvord Oak
- Alvord's Oak
Synonyms
- Quercus dumosa alvordiana Jeps. [unknown]
Description
Quercus alvordiana (also called Alvord Oak, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to the western United States. It typically grows to a height of 15-20 m and has a rounded crown with dark green, leathery leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is commonly found in open woodland, scrub, and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Quercus alvordiana is used for firewood, furniture, and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Quercus alvordiana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Quercus alvordiana is a drought-tolerant species that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in autumn or spring. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings, which should be taken in summer or autumn.
Where to Find Quercus alvordiana
Quercus alvordiana is native to North America and can be found in wet forests and grasslands.
Quercus alvordiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quercus alvordiana?
Quercus alvordiana
What is the common name of Quercus alvordiana?
Alvord oak
What is the natural habitat of Quercus alvordiana?
It is found in the Mojave Desert and Great Basin Desert of California and Nevada.
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,
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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,