70 observationsCritically Endangered
Hinckley oak
Quercus hinckleyi
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Fagales βΊFamily: Fagaceae βΊGenus: Quercus
About
Quercus hinckleyi, commonly called Hinckley oak, is a rare species in the white oak group (Quercus Section Quercus). It has a restricted range in the Chihuahuan Desert of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico (Chihuahua and Coahuila). In the US, it occurs in only two counties in southwestern Texas and is federally listed as a threatened species.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Hinckley oak is Quercus hinckleyi.
- The Hinckley oak has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
- Hinckley oak belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Hinckley oak belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Hinckley oak belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Hinckley oak belongs to the order Fagales.
- Hinckley oak belongs to the family Fagaceae.
- Hinckley oak belongs to the genus Quercus.