7,686 observationsLeast Concern
Portuguese oak
Quercus faginea
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fagales ›Family: Fagaceae ›Genus: Quercus
About
Quercus faginea, the Portuguese oak or Valencian oak, is a species of oak native to the western Mediterranean region in the Iberian Peninsula and the Balearic Islands. Similar trees in the Atlas Mountains of northwest Africa are usually included in this species, or sometimes treated as a distinct species Quercus tlemcenensis. It occurs in mountains from sea level to 1900 m altitude, and flourishes in a variety of soils and climates.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Portuguese oak is Quercus faginea.
- The Portuguese oak has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Portuguese oak belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Portuguese oak belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Portuguese oak belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Portuguese oak belongs to the order Fagales.
- Portuguese oak belongs to the family Fagaceae.
- Portuguese oak belongs to the genus Quercus.