Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prasina
ID:
293268

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pers.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2: 568 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000292600

Common Names

  • Prasina Oak
  • Quercus Prasina
  • Mexican Green Oak

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Description

Quercus prasina (also called green oak, among many other common names) is a species of oak in the family Fagaceae. It is a small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Quercus prasina is used as a source of timber for furniture and flooring, as well as for landscaping and as a food source for livestock and wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Quercus prasina has small, yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. Its acorns are single-seeded and have a shallow cup. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quercus prasina is a deciduous tree which grows up to 10m in height. It is native to China and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer or autumn and planted in a well-draining medium. Once established, the tree should be watered regularly and fertilised in spring and summer.

Where to Find Quercus prasina

Quercus prasina can be found in the forests of China.

Quercus prasina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quercus prasina?

Quercus prasina

What is the common name of Quercus prasina?

Green oak

What is the natural habitat of Quercus prasina?

Quercus prasina is native to Mexico and is found in the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range.

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,