Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cerrioides
ID:
290719

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willk. & Costa

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 30: 123 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000290051

Common Names

  • Cerrioides Oak
  • Cerrioides' Oak
  • Cerrioides Oak

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Synonyms

  • Quercus anselmii Sennen [unknown]
  • Quercus cerrioides peduncularis C.Vicioso [unknown]
  • Quercus desmotricha O.Schwarz [unknown]
  • Quercus desmotricha sennenii (A.Camus) C.Vicioso [unknown]
  • Quercus lanuginosa cerrioides (Willk. & Costa) A.Camus [unknown]
  • Quercus lanuginosa sennenii A.Camus [unknown]
  • Quercus lusitanica cerrioides (Willk. & Costa) O.Schwarz [unknown]
  • Quercus sennenii O.Schwarz [unknown]
  • Quercus sessiliflora cerrioides (Willk. & Costa) Willk. [unknown]
  • Quercus lanuginosa cerrioides (Willk. & Costa) Nyman [unknown]

Description

Quercus cerrioides (also called Dwarf Live Oak, among many other common names) is a species of oak native to the southeastern United States. It is a small evergreen tree growing to 10–15 m tall, with a trunk up to 40 cm diameter. It is found in dry sandy soils, often on limestone hills.

Uses & Benefits

Quercus cerrioides has been used for furniture making, flooring, and firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Quercus cerrioides has small, greenish-yellow flowers that appear in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, round acorns that mature in the fall. The acorns are a food source for wildlife. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quercus cerrioides is a slow-growing evergreen 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 cerrioides

Quercus cerrioides can be found in the southeastern United States.

Quercus cerrioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quercus cerrioides?

Quercus cerrioides

What is the common name of Quercus cerrioides?

Cerrioides Oak

Where is Quercus cerrioides 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-172053: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Moritz Willkomm (1821-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willk.' in the authors string.
Antonio Cipriano Costa y Cuxart (1817-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Costa' in the authors string.