Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Koch
Source:
wcs
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 22: 320 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289972
Common Names
- Carduchorum Oak
- Carduchorum's Oak
- Carduchorum Oak
Description
Quercus carduchorum (also called Carduchian 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 carduchorum has been used for furniture making, flooring, and firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Quercus carduchorum 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 carduchorum is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can reach a height of up to 20 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is typically done by seed, which should be planted in the fall. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a sheltered location until they are established.
Where to Find Quercus carduchorum
Quercus carduchorum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria.
Quercus carduchorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quercus carduchorum?
Quercus carduchorum
What is the common name of Quercus carduchorum?
Carduchorum Oak
Where is Quercus carduchorum native to?
Turkey
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,