Quercus megaleia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Laughlin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 8: 154 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000291958
Common Names
- Live Oak
- Southern Live Oak
- Mexican Live Oak
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Quercus megaleia (also called 'Bigleaf Oak', 'Bigleaf White Oak' and 'Bigleaf Yellow Oak', among many other common names) is a species of oak tree native to the southeastern United States. It typically grows in dry, open woodlands and can reach up to 25 m (82 ft) in height. Its bark is grayish-brown and its leaves are glossy green.
Uses & Benefits
Quercus megaleia is used for its timber, which is used for furniture, construction, and fuel. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Quercus megaleia 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Quercus megaleia is a slow-growing tree that can reach heights of up to 40 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be planted in the spring. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 6 inches tall.
Where to Find Quercus megaleia
Quercus megaleia is native to Mexico.
Quercus megaleia FAQ
What are the common names of Quercus megaleia?
Giant Oak, Megaleia Oak
What is the natural range of Quercus megaleia?
Southern Mexico and Central America
What is the growth rate of Quercus megaleia?
Medium
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-173896: Based on the initial data import
Kendall Laughlin (b.1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Laughlin' in the authors string.