Quercus beckyae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gaynor
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Michigan Bot. 26: 65 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289739
Common Names
- Becky's Oak
- Becky Oak
- Becky's Evergreen Oak
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Quercus beckyae (also called 'Becky's Oak' and 'Becky Oak', among many other common names) is a species of oak tree in the Fagaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Quercus beckyae has been used in traditional medicine to treat 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 beckyae has small, yellowish-green flowers that appear in the spring. The acorns are small and round, with a thin, scaly cap. The seedlings are small and slow-growing.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Quercus beckyae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, sandy soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Quercus beckyae
Quercus beckyae is native to Mexico.
Quercus beckyae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quercus beckyae?
Quercus beckyae
What is the common name of Quercus beckyae?
Becky Oak
What type of tree is Quercus beckyae?
Deciduous 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-171762: Based on the initial data import
Bruce David Gaynor: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaynor' in the authors string.