Quercus gallaecica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Llamas, Lence & Acedo
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Lagascalia 23: 87 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507880
Common Names
- Quercus gallaecica
- Gallaecica Oak
- Quercus Oak
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Quercus gallaecica (also called Galician Oak, among many other common names) is a species of deciduous tree in the family Fagaceae. It is native to the Iberian Peninsula. It grows in woodlands, usually near the base of hills.
Uses & Benefits
Quercus gallaecica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and other items.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Quercus gallaecica is yellow, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white fleshy coating. The seedlings are small and have a white fleshy coating.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Quercus gallaecica can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The plants should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.
Where to Find Quercus gallaecica
Quercus gallaecica can be found in the mountains of Portugal and Spain.
Quercus gallaecica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quercus gallaecica?
Quercus gallaecica
What type of plant is Quercus gallaecica?
It is a tree
Where is Quercus gallaecica found?
It is found in Portugal and Spain
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-260534: Based on the initial data import
Félix Llamas (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Llamas' in the authors string.
Carmen Acedo Casado (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Acedo' in the authors string.
Carmen Lence (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lence' in the authors string.