Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
blaoensis
ID:
290445

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Chênes , Atlas 2: 121 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289777

Common Names

  • Blaoensis Oak
  • Quercus Blaoensis
  • Blaoensis White Oak

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Description

Quercus blaoensis (also called Blao Oak, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to California and Baja California. It typically grows up to 2-3 meters tall and has small, leathery, dark green leaves. It is found in dry, open woodlands and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Quercus blaoensis has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Quercus blaoensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Quercus blaoensis is a small evergreen oak tree native to California. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in late spring or early summer. Seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Quercus blaoensis

Quercus blaoensis is native to Vietnam.

Quercus blaoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quercus blaoensis?

Quercus blaoensis

What is the common name of Quercus blaoensis?

Blao Oak

What type of tree is Quercus blaoensis?

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,