Quercus miquihuanensis
Botanical Information
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Genus | Quercus |
| Species | miquihuanensis |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas, Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1.5 m |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened. |
| Habitat | Montane forests at an altitude of 2,500-2,900 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Smooth and dark grey. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Glabrescent, 2-4 mm in length. |
| Leaf Description | Ovate to elliptical, dark green, 5-8 secondary veins on either side of the midvein and a rounded or cordate base, 2-5 x 1-2 cm. |
| Flower Description | Male inflorescence 2-3 cm in length. |
| Fruit Description | Ovoid acorn, singular or paired. |