Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
comptonae
ID:
290933

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sarg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 65: 456 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000290265

Common Names

  • Compton Oak
  • Compton's Oak
  • Compton's Leather Oak

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Description

Quercus comptonae (also called Compton Oak, among many other common names) is a species of oak native to the southeastern United States. It is a deciduous tree growing up to 25 m tall, with a trunk up to 1 m diameter. It is found in dry sandy soils, often on limestone hills.

Uses & Benefits

Quercus comptonae is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Quercus comptonae are small, yellow-green and appear in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown acorns with a shallow cup. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quercus comptonae is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to Mexico and Central America. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Quercus comptonae

Quercus comptonae can be found in the southeastern United States.

Quercus comptonae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quercus comptonae?

Quercus comptonae

What is the common name of Quercus comptonae?

Compton Oak

What is the natural range of Quercus comptonae?

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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