Quercus calophylla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltdl. & Cham.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 79 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289926
Common Names
- California White Oak
- California Whiteleaf Oak
- California White-Leaf Oak
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Quercus calophylla acuminata Seemen ex Trel. [unknown]
- Quercus calophylla alamo Trel. [unknown]
- Quercus calophylla flavida Trel. [unknown]
- Quercus calophylla intermedia Seemen ex Trel. [unknown]
- Quercus calophylla schiedeana Trel. [unknown]
- Quercus calophylla willdenovii Trel. [unknown]
- Quercus candicans alligata Trel. [unknown]
- Quercus candicans incurva Trel. [unknown]
- Quercus candicans michoacana Trel. [unknown]
- Quercus chimaltenangana gemmata C.H.Mull. [unknown]
- Quercus flavida Liebm. [unknown]
- Quercus intermedia M.Martens & Galeotti [unknown]
- Quercus umbrosa Endl. [unknown]
- Quercus calophylla typica A.Camus [unknown]
- Quercus candicans alligata Trel. [unknown]
Description
Quercus calophylla (also called Calophyllum Oak, among many other common names) is a species of oak tree native to the Mediterranean region. It is a medium-sized evergreen tree growing up to 15 m tall. It is found in dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands, often in association with other oaks.
Uses & Benefits
Quercus calophylla 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 calophylla 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 calophylla 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 calophylla
Quercus calophylla can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria.
Quercus calophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quercus calophylla?
Quercus calophylla
What is the common name of Quercus calophylla?
Beautiful-Leaved Oak
What is the natural habitat of Quercus calophylla?
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
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:295901-1: Based on the initial data import