Quercus xylina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
[Scheidw.]
Source:
wcs
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Hort. Belge 4: 321 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000293952
Common Names
- Xylina Oak
- Xylin Oak
- Xylin's Oak
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- Quercus callosa Mart. ex A.DC. [unknown]
Description
Quercus xylina (also called wood oak, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that grows up to 20 meters tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons.
Uses & Benefits
Quercus xylina is used for timber, as an ornamental tree, and for its acorns which are edible and can be used to make flour.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Quercus xylina has small, yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. The seed is a small acorn, which is green when ripe. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Quercus xylina is a deciduous tree native to Mexico. It is typically propagated from seed, which should be planted in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Quercus xylina is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.
Where to Find Quercus xylina
Quercus xylina can be found in Mexico.
Quercus xylina FAQ
What is the common name of Quercus xylina?
Xylina oak
What is the scientific name of Xylina oak?
Quercus xylina
What type of tree is Quercus xylina?
Evergreen tree
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,