Quercus marlipoensis (Ma Li Po Li (Chinese))


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciesmarlipoensis
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (evergreen)
OriginYunnan, China.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
HabitatEvergreen forests at an altitude of approximately 1,100 m.
Leaf DescriptionElliptic to obovate, thick with a rounded base and 16-20 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 15-22 x 6-11 cm.

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