Quercus bawanglingensis (Ba Wang Li (Chinese))


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciesbawanglingensis
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (evergreen)
OriginHainan, China.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
HabitatOn limestone in mountainous areas at an altitude of approximately 1,000 m.
Leaf DescriptionOvate to elliptic, thick with a cuneate to rounded base and 6-9 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 4-6 x 1.5-2.5 cm.
Fruit DescriptionEllipsoid, glabrous nut 1-1.2 cm.

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