Quercus radiata

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Quercus radiata
Scientific classification edit
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.

Quercus radiata is a species of oak tree native to Mexico.

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[]

  1. ^ a b c d e 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.
  2. ^ 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.
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