Status:
valid
Authors:
Trel.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Philos. Soc. 56: 48 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289778
Common Names
- Blufftonensis Oak
- Quercus Blufftonensis
- Blufftonensis White Oak
Description
Quercus blufftonensis (also called Bluffton Oak, among many other common names) is a small deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States. It typically grows up to 10-15 meters tall and has small, dark green, lobed leaves. It is found in dry, sandy woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Quercus blufftonensis 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 blufftonensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Quercus blufftonensis 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 blufftonensis
Quercus blufftonensis is native to the southeastern United States.
Quercus blufftonensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quercus blufftonensis?
Quercus blufftonensis
What is the common name of Quercus blufftonensis?
Bluffton Oak
What type of tree is Quercus blufftonensis?
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,