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Kermes oak

Quercus coccifera

Taxonomy

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

About

Quercus coccifera, the kermes oak, is an oak tree in the Quercus section Cerris. It is native to the Mediterranean region and Northern African Maghreb, south to north from Morocco to France and west to east from Portugal to Cyprus and Turkey, crossing Spain, Italy, Libya, Balkans, and Greece, including Crete. The Kermes Oak was historically important as the food plant of the Kermes scale insect, from which a red dye called crimson was obtained. The

Frequently Asked Questions

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