Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucana
ID:
292441

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gavioli

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Arch. Bot. (Forlì) 1(2): 124 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000291773

Common Names

  • Lucana Oak
  • Foothill Oak
  • Sandy Oak

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Description

Quercus lucana (also called Lucan Oak, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk with a dense canopy of leaves. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate, deep green in color, and have short, sharp spines. It is found in open woodlands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Quercus lucana 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 lucana has small yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. The flowers are followed by acorns that mature in the fall. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quercus lucana is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 20 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in autumn or spring in a cold frame. Germination usually takes place within a few weeks. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grown on in a cold frame for their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer of the following year.

Where to Find Quercus lucana

Quercus lucana is native to the Mediterranean region.

Quercus lucana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quercus lucana?

Quercus lucana

What is the common name of Quercus lucana?

Lucan oak

What is the family of Quercus lucana?

Fagaceae

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-173718: Based on the initial data import
Orazio Gavioli (1871-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gavioli' in the authors string.