Quercus gulielmi-treleasei


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciesgulielmi-treleasei
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (evergreen)
OriginCosta Rica and Panama.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as data deficient and is considered endangered in Panama.
HabitatWet montane forests at an altitude of 1,500-2,600 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionGreyish black or dark brown bark.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOvoid and long, 3-4 mm.
Leaf DescriptionElliptic-oblong, lanceolate or oblanceolate, 15-20 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, glossy, dark green with a cuneate or attenuate base, 8-20 x 2-6 cm.
Fruit DescriptionSubglobose acorn with pubescent scales, 1.2 cm in diameter.

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