| Quercus acutangula | |
|---|---|
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. acutangula |
| Binomial name | |
| Quercus acutangula | |
Quercus acutangula is a species of oak native to Guerrero, Mexico. It usually grows in either the desert or the dry shrubland biome. It was first published in Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 33: 318 in 1934 by William Trelease.[1]
Description
Quercus acutangula a tree or a shrub, typically exceeding 3 meters in height. Further information regarding its morphology, habitat preferences, and uses is currently unavailable.[2]
Validity
There is some debate among Mexican authors regarding the validity of Quercus acutangula as described by Trelease. According to a work published by Susana Valencia-A. in 2004, this species should not be currently recognized as valid. It is suggested that it could potentially be a hybrid or a morphological variety.[2]
References
- ↑ "Quercus acutangula Trel. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
- 1 2 "Quercus acutangula". Oaks of the World. Retrieved 2023-06-15.
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