1,056 observationsLeast Concern
Gall Oak
Quercus lusitanica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fagales ›Family: Fagaceae ›Genus: Quercus
About
Quercus lusitanica, commonly known as gall oak, Lusitanian oak, or dyer's oak, is a species of oak native to Morocco, Portugal, and Spain (Galicia, western Andalucia). Quercus lusitanica is the source of commercial nutgalls. These galls are produced by the infection from the insect Cynips gallae tinctoriae. They are used for dyeing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Gall Oak is Quercus lusitanica.
- The Gall Oak has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Gall Oak belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Gall Oak belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Gall Oak belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Gall Oak belongs to the order Fagales.
- Gall Oak belongs to the family Fagaceae.
- Gall Oak belongs to the genus Quercus.