Quercus uxoris
Family |
Fagaceae |
Genus |
Quercus |
Species |
uxoris |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (deciduous) |
Height |
20-25 m |
General Description |
This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened. |
Habitat |
Dry areas at an altitude of 900-2,500 m. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Dark brown bark with reddish-brown twigs. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
Ovoid, pointed 2-4 mm in length. |
Leaf Description |
Elliptical, ovate or obovate, toothed, glossy green with a paler underside, a rounded, attenuate or subacute base and 9-14 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 10-25 x 4-10 cm. |
Flower Description |
Catkins, 6-12 cm in length. |
Fruit Description |
Acorn, 1 x 1.5 cm. |