Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baniensis
ID:
290379

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 83: 343 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289711

Common Names

  • Bani Oak
  • Bani's Oak
  • Bani Evergreen Oak

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Description

Quercus baniensis (also called 'Bani Oak' and 'Bani Chinkapin Oak', among many other common names) is a species of oak tree in the Fagaceae family. It is native to the Middle East. It typically grows in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Quercus baniensis 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 baniensis 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, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quercus baniensis 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 baniensis

Quercus baniensis is native to the Mediterranean region.

Quercus baniensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quercus baniensis?

Quercus baniensis

What is the common name of Quercus baniensis?

Bani Oak

What is the natural habitat of Quercus baniensis?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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,