Quercus mcvaughii
| Quercus mcvaughii | |
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Scientific classification 
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| 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. mcvaughii
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| Binomial name | |
| Quercus mcvaughii Spellenb.
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Quercus mcvaughii is a species of oak tree native to Mexico.
Description[]
Quercus mcvaughii is an evergreen or drought-deciduous tree which typically reaches 4 to 10 meters in height, occasionally growing to 25 meters. Smaller trees often have a shrubby appearance with a dense and rounded crown. Older trees have an irregular and open form.[1]
Distribution[]
It is native to the northern and central Sierra Madre Occidental, ranging from northern Sonora (Bavispe Flora and Fauna Protection Area) through western Chihuahua, and western Durango to southeastern Sinaloa.[1]
Habitat and ecology[]
Quercus mcvaughii is found on slopes, mesas, canyons, and ridges from 1580 up to 3100 meters elevation, where it grows on thin, rocky soils. It is common in the oak and pine–oak woodlands of the central Sierra. It often occurs with Q. rugosa, Q. durifolia, Q. sideroxyla, Q. emoryi, Q. arizonica, Pinus arizonica, P. engelmannii, and P. leiophylla.
The species was first discovered in 1989 in the Sierra de Ocampo within Cascada de Basaseachi National Park, and formally described in 1992. It is closely related to Quercus crassifolia.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c d Jerome, D.; Wenzell, K.; Kenny, L. (2018). "Quercus mcvaughii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T78968929A78969058. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T78968929A78969058.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- IUCN Red List near threatened species
- Flora of the Sierra Madre Occidental
- Endemic flora of Mexico
- Quercus