🌿Native Nature

Chihuahuan oak

Quercus chihuahuensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fagales ›Family: Fagaceae ›Genus: Quercus

About

Quercus chihuahuensis, the Chihuahua oak, is a species of oak in the beech family. It is native to the region from extreme western Texas west to Sonora and south to Zacatecas and San Luís Potosí. It grows mostly at mid elevations (400–2000 m) in forests mixed with various pines and other oaks. It is one of the dominant species of the Sierra Madre Occidental in Chihuahua and Sonora.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chihuahuan oak?
The scientific name of Chihuahuan oak is Quercus chihuahuensis.
What is the conservation status of Chihuahuan oak?
The Chihuahuan oak has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Chihuahuan oak belong to?
Chihuahuan oak belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Chihuahuan oak belong to?
Chihuahuan oak belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Chihuahuan oak belong to?
Chihuahuan oak belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Chihuahuan oak belong to?
Chihuahuan oak belongs to the order Fagales.
What family does Chihuahuan oak belong to?
Chihuahuan oak belongs to the family Fagaceae.
What genus does Chihuahuan oak belong to?
Chihuahuan oak belongs to the genus Quercus.