Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laurina
ID:
292314

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bonpl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Pl. Aequinoct. 2: 32 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000291646

Common Names

  • Laurina Oak
  • Laurina Quercus
  • Laurina Evergreen Oak

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Synonyms

  • Quercus ambivenulosa Trel. [unknown]
  • Quercus barbinervis Benth. [unknown]
  • Quercus bourgaei Oerst. ex Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Quercus bourgaei ilicifolia Trel. [unknown]
  • Quercus caeruleocarpa Trel. [unknown]
  • Quercus castanea tridens (Humb. & Bonpl.) A.DC. [unknown]
  • Quercus chrysophylla Bonpl. [unknown]
  • Quercus esesmilensis J.M.Tucker & C.H.Mull. [unknown]
  • Quercus lanceolata Bonpl. [unknown]
  • Quercus lanceolata undulatodentata A.DC. [unknown]
  • Quercus laurina Liebm. ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Quercus laurina barbinervis (Benth.) Wenz. [unknown]
  • Quercus laurina major (A.DC.) Wenz. [unknown]
  • Quercus laurina ocoteifolia (Liebm.) Wenz. [unknown]
  • Quercus laurina podocarpa (A.DC.) Wenz. [unknown]
  • Quercus major (A.DC.) Trel. [unknown]
  • Quercus malinaltepecana Trel. [unknown]
  • Quercus nitens major A.DC. [unknown]
  • Quercus nitens ocoteifolia (Liebm.) A.DC. [unknown]
  • Quercus nitens podocarpa A.DC. [unknown]
  • Quercus ocoteaefolia confusa Trel. [unknown]
  • Quercus ocoteifolia podocarpa Trel. [unknown]
  • Quercus orizabae Liebm. [unknown]
  • Quercus roseovenulosa Trel. [unknown]
  • Quercus salicifolia Benth. [unknown]
  • Quercus salicifolia tlapuxahuensis (A.DC.) Wenz. [unknown]
  • Quercus tlapuxahuensis A.DC. [unknown]
  • Quercus tlapuxahuensis obconica Trel. [unknown]
  • Quercus treleaseana A.Camus [unknown]
  • Quercus tridens Bonpl. [unknown]
  • Quercus trinitatis Trel. [unknown]
  • Quercus zempoaltepecana Trel. [unknown]
  • Dryopsila laurina Raf. [unknown]
  • Quercus ocoteifolia typica A.Camus [unknown]

Description

Quercus laurina (also called Laurel Oak, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to the southeastern United States. It has large, ovate-lanceolate leaves and small, dark-colored acorns. It is found in moist, sandy soils, in open woodlands, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Quercus laurina is a species of oak tree native to Mexico. It is used as an ornamental tree for its attractive foliage and is also used in the production of furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Quercus laurina has small yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. The acorns are small and round with a shallow cup. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quercus laurina is a small to medium-sized evergreen oak tree native to Mexico and Central America. It is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, though cuttings can be used. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Quercus laurina

Quercus laurina is native to Mexico and Central America.

Quercus laurina FAQ

What are the common names of Quercus laurina?

Laurel Oak

What is the natural habitat of Quercus laurina?

It is native to Mexico, found in the highlands of the states of Puebla, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

What is the leaf shape of Quercus laurina?

The leaves are elliptic to oblong-lanceolate, with a wavy margin.

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-173601: Based on the initial data import
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.