Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scytophylla
ID:
293785

Status:
valid

Authors:
Liebm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Overs. Kongel. Danske Vidensk. Selsk. Forh. Medlemmers Arbeider 1854: 180 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000293117

Common Names

  • Carvalho-de-Scytophylla
  • Carvalho-de-Scytophylla-do-Pará
  • Carvalho-de-Scytophylla-do-Tocantins

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Synonyms

  • Quercus campanariensis Trel. [unknown]

Description

Quercus scytophylla (also called Scytophylla Oak, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Mexico and Central America. It has a broad, rounded crown and grows up to 20 meters tall. Its leaves are small, oblong and blue-green in color. It is found in oak-pine and oak-juniper woodlands, as well as in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Quercus scytophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its wood, which is used in furniture making and as firewood. The plant has antifungal and antibacterial properties, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Quercus scytophylla has small yellow-green flowers that are arranged in catkins. The acorns of Quercus scytophylla are small and round, with a thin, scaly cap. The seedlings of Quercus scytophylla are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quercus scytophylla is a slow-growing tree, and can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in well-drained, acidic soils in full sun. It is tolerant of drought and wind, and can be planted in exposed sites. It is not tolerant of waterlogged soils.

Where to Find Quercus scytophylla

Quercus scytophylla can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Quercus scytophylla FAQ

What is the common name of Quercus scytophylla?

Scytophylla Oak

What is the natural habitat of Quercus scytophylla?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

What is the scientific name of Quercus scytophylla?

Quercus scytophylla

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