Species
EN
Quercus diversifolia
Synonyms (2)
ambigua Bonpl.
bonplandiana
Data from Oaks of the World
Geographic Range
Central Mexico ( Nuevo Leon, Durango, Mexico, Puebla, Veracruz)
Growth Habit
3-5 m tall;
Leaves
2.5-7 x 1.2-2.5 cm; subevergreen; elliptic or oval-oblong; apex acute ; base cordate ; crenate-dentate on the apical part or subentire on the same twig; adaxially hairless, tomentose beneath; 7-13 veins pairs; petiole short;
Fruits
acorn solitary or to 5 together on a peduncle to 5 cm ;
Additional Information
– Camus : tome 2, p. 652, n° 251 (with Q. deserticola ) ; with this comment by A. Camus : “species rather dubious”… – Sub-genus Quercus, Section Quercus, Series Leucomexicanae; – Threatened (IUCN Red List Category : EN).
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