Quercus brittonii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.T.Davis
Source:
wcs
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 19: 301 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289863
Common Names
- Britton's Oak
- Quercus Brittonii
- Britton Oak
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Quercus brittonii (also called Britton's Oak, among many other common names) is a small deciduous tree native to the eastern United States. It typically grows up to 8-10 meters tall and has small, dark green, lobed leaves. It is found in dry, open woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Quercus brittonii 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 brittonii has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in the spring. Its seeds are acorns, which are small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a yellowish-green hue.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Quercus brittonii 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 brittonii
Quercus brittonii can be found in the southeastern United States, primarily in Florida and Georgia.
Quercus brittonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quercus brittonii?
Quercus brittonii
What is the common name of Quercus brittonii?
Britton's Oak
What is the natural habitat of Quercus brittonii?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-171878: Based on the initial data import
William T. Davis (1862-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Davis' in the authors string.