Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Vicioso
Source:
wcs
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Forest. Invest. Exp. 51: 74 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289966
Common Names
- Cantabrian Oak
- Cantabric Oak
- Pyrenean Oak
Description
Quercus cantabrica (also called Cantabrian 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 cantabrica has been used for furniture making, flooring, and firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Quercus cantabrica has small yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Quercus cantabrica is a slow-growing tree that can reach heights of up to 30 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Quercus cantabrica
Quercus cantabrica can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria.
Quercus cantabrica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quercus cantabrica?
Quercus cantabrica
What is the common name of Quercus cantabrica?
Cantabrian Oak
What is the natural habitat of Quercus cantabrica?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
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,