Quercus radiata
Quercus radiata is a species of oak tree native to Mexico.
| Quercus radiata | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fagales |
| Family: | Fagaceae |
| Genus: | Quercus |
| Subgenus: | Quercus subg. Quercus |
| Section: | Quercus sect. Lobatae |
| Species: | Q. radiata |
| Binomial name | |
| Quercus radiata Trel. | |
Description
Quercus durifolia is a small evergreen tree that typically reaches 4 to 9 meters in height.[1]
Distribution
It is native to the southern Sierra Madre Occidental, including southern Durango, eastern Nayarit, western Zacatecas, and northern Jalisco. Its extent of occurrence is 13,000 km2, with a low density within that range and an estimated area of occupancy between 64 km2 and 375 km2.[1]
Habitat and ecology
It is found on thin igneous soils and rocky outcrops between 2000 and 2600 meters elevation, where it form open stands with Pinus lumholtzii and other oaks and pines.[1][2]
The species has a small range and low density within its range. Its range is mostly outside protected areas and subject habitat degradation from timber harvesting and encroachment by roads and agriculture.[1]
References
- Jerome, D. (2018). "Quercus radiata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T89250733A89250753. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T89250733A89250753.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- Gonzalez-Elizondo, M. S.; Gonzalez-Elizondo, M.; Gonzalez, L. Ruacho; Enriquez, I. L. Lopez; Renteria, F. I . Retana; Flores, J. A. Tena. 2013. "Ecosystems and diversity of the Sierra Madre Occidental." In: Gottfried, Gerald J.; Ffolliott, Peter F.; Gebow, Brooke S.; Eskew, Lane G.; Collins, Loa C. Merging science and management in a rapidly changing world: Biodiversity and management of the Madrean Archipelago III and 7th Conference on Research and Resource Management in the Southwestern Deserts; 2012 May 1-5; Tucson, AZ. Proceedings. RMRS-P-67. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 204-211.