Quercus purulhana


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciespurulhana
CategoryWoody
OriginBelize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Mexico.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
HabitatDry oak and pine-oak forests at an altitude of 1,060-1,600 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionRough yellowish-grey to blackish bark, with pinkish-brown hairless twigs.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOval, 2-3 mm in length.
Leaf DescriptionOblong-elliptic or oboval, with a rounded or subcordate base, glossy, wavy with 15-20 secondary veins on either side of the midvein.
Flower DescriptionInflorescences 4-8 cm in length.
Fruit DescriptionSingular or grouped in 2-3, acorns, 1.2-1.7 cm.

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