Status:
valid
Authors:
Little
Source:
wcs
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 33: 10 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000290787
Common Names
- Filial Oak
- Filial's Oak
- Filial White Oak
Synonyms
- Quercus dubia Trel. [unknown]
- Quercus inaequalis E.J.Palmer & Steyerm. [unknown]
- Quercus dubia Ashe [unknown]
Description
Quercus filialis (also called Filial Oak, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China. It has a pyramidal shape with a rounded crown and can grow up to 25 m tall. It prefers moist soils and is found in forests, woodland and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Quercus filialis is used as a shade tree and for its wood. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental tree.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Quercus filialis has small, yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. The acorns of Quercus filialis are small, with a light brown cap that covers about one-third of the nut. The seedlings of Quercus filialis are small, with a thin stem and bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Quercus filialis is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to Mexico and Central America. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of 6-8 inches.
Where to Find Quercus filialis
Quercus filialis is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Quercus filialis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quercus filialis?
Quercus filialis
What is the common name of Quercus filialis?
Filial Oak
What is the natural habitat of Quercus filialis?
Mesic and dry oak woodlands in the southwestern United States and northern 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,