Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carrissoana
ID:
290655

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Chênes , Atlas 2: 59 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289987

Common Names

  • Carrissoana Oak
  • Carrissoana's Oak
  • Carrissoana Oak

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Description

Quercus carrissoana (also called Carrissoana 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 carrissoana has been used for furniture making, flooring, and firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Quercus carrissoana 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quercus carrissoana is a deciduous oak tree native to Mexico and Central America. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in autumn. Germination usually takes place in the spring.

Where to Find Quercus carrissoana

Quercus carrissoana can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria.

Quercus carrissoana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quercus carrissoana?

Quercus carrissoana

What is the common name of Quercus carrissoana?

Carrissoana Oak

Where is Quercus carrissoana native to?

Mexico

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,

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