Quercus riparia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Laughlin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 9: 102 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000292851
Common Names
- Riparian Oak
- Riparian White Oak
- Riparian Swamp Oak
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Quercus riparia (also called Riparian oak, among many other common names) is a species of oak tree native to Mexico and Central America. It is a medium-sized tree with a rounded crown, reaching up to 15 meters in height. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, dark green and glossy on the upper surface, and light green and pubescent on the lower surface. It prefers dry, rocky soils and is found in dry tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Quercus riparia is a species of oak tree that is commonly used for its timber and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in landscaping, as it is tolerant of a variety of soil types and climates. The acorns of this species are edible and can be used in cooking.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Quercus riparia has small, greenish-yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The fruit is an acorn, which is a nut enclosed in a cup-like structure. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two to three leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Quercus riparia is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 25 feet tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be collected in the fall and sown in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Quercus riparia
Quercus riparia can be found in North America.
Quercus riparia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quercus riparia?
Quercus riparia
What is the common name of Quercus riparia?
Riparian Oak
What is the natural range of Quercus riparia?
North America
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-174744: Based on the initial data import
Kendall Laughlin (b.1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Laughlin' in the authors string.