Quercus sapotifolia


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciessapotifolia
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen)
OriginGuatemala, Central America and Mexico.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatForests at an altitude of 800-3,000 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionDeep red and rough with glabrous dark reddish-brown twigs.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOvoid-elliptic, 2.5-3 mm in length.
Leaf DescriptionOblanceolate, oblong or elliptical-oblong, a rounded or cordate base with 10-14 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 5-12 x 2-5 cm.
Flower DescriptionInflorescences, 6-12 cm in length.
Fruit DescriptionAcorn, ellipsoid, 0.8-1.4 cm in diameter.

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