Status:
valid
Authors:
Z.K.Zhou
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 20: 44 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000293960
Common Names
- Yongchunana Oak
- Yongchun Oak
- Yongchun White Oak
Synonyms
- Cyclobalanopsis longifolia Y.C.Hsu & Q.Z.Dong [unknown]
Description
Quercus yongchunana (also called Yongchun oak, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that grows up to 20 meters tall. It is native to China, and is found in mountain forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Quercus yongchunana 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
The flower of Quercus yongchunana is a yellow-green, solitary, unisexual flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings are small, dark green and covered in fine hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Quercus yongchunana is a deciduous tree native to China. 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 yongchunana is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.
Where to Find Quercus yongchunana
Quercus yongchunana can be found in the mountains of central and southern China.
Quercus yongchunana FAQ
What is the common name of Quercus yongchunana?
Yongchun oak
What is the scientific name of Yongchun oak?
Quercus yongchunana
What type of tree is Quercus yongchunana?
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,