Quercus copeyensis

Quercus copeyensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fagales
Family: Fagaceae
Genus: Quercus
Subgenus: Quercus subg. Quercus
Section: Quercus sect. Quercus
Species:
Q. copeyensis
Binomial name
Quercus copeyensis
Synonyms[1]
  • Quercus costaricensis f. kuntzei Trel.
  • Quercus pacayana C.H.Mull.

Quercus copeyensis is a species of oak endemic to the Talamancan montane forests of Costa Rica and Panama.[2] It is commonly called Panamanian oak.

Quercus copeyensis is a large deciduous tree up to 35 metres (115 feet) tall with a trunk frequently more than 100 centimetres (39 inches) in diameter. The leaves are often clustered at the ends of branches, with blades up to 15 centimetres (6 inches) long.[3][4]

It is often found with Quercus costaricensis in upper montane forests, up to 3,100 m (10,200 ft) in elevation.

References

  1. ^ "Quercus copeyensis C.H.Mull.". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew – via The Plant List. Note that this website has been superseded by World Flora Online
  2. ^ Muller, C. H. (1942). "The Central American species of Quercus". Miscellaneous Publication. 477. United States Department of Agriculture. Bureau of Plant Industry: 1–216.
  3. ^ Burger, William C. (1977). "Fieldiana, Botany". In Burger, William C. (ed.). Flora Costaricensis. Chicago, Ill.: Field Museum of Natural History. pp. 67–68. doi:10.5962/bhl.title.2401. LCCN 78172358. OCLC 22536457.
  4. ^ Burger, W.C. 1977. Family 50. Fagaceae. En: W. C. Burger (ed.), Flora Costaricensis. Fieldiana, Botany 40: 67-68


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