Quercus bambusifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hance ex Miq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Herald : 415 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289703
Common Names
- Bamboo-leaved Oak
- Bamboo-leaf Oak
- Bamboo-leaved Evergreen Oak
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- Quercus neglecta (Schottky) Koidz. [unknown]
- Cyclobalanopsis neglecta Schottky [unknown]
Description
Quercus bambusifolia (also called 'Bamboo-leaved Oak' and 'Bamboo-leaved Chinkapin Oak', among many other common names) is a species of oak tree in the Fagaceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It typically grows in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons.
Uses & Benefits
Quercus bambusifolia has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach pains. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a flavoring agent in food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Quercus bambusifolia has small, yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. Its seeds are small, acorn-like fruits that ripen in the fall. The seedlings are small and spindly with long, bamboo-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Quercus bambusifolia 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 bambusifolia
Quercus bambusifolia is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
Quercus bambusifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quercus bambusifolia?
Quercus bambusifolia
What is the common name of Quercus bambusifolia?
Bamboo-leaved Oak
What is the natural habitat of Quercus bambusifolia?
Mountain forests
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
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Henry Fletcher Hance (1827-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hance' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:295836-1: Based on the initial data import