Quercus rekonis
Quercus rekonis is a species of oak in the subgenus Quercus indigenous to Mexico. It was described in 1924 by William Trelease. It is most commonly found in the Mexican state of Oaxaca,[2] but can be found throughout much of western Mexico.[1] Quercus rekonis grows in a subtropical biome.[3]
| Quercus rekonis | |
|---|---|
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. Quercus |
| Species: | Q. rekonis |
| Binomial name | |
| Quercus rekonis | |
Description
Leaves
The leaves of Quercus rekonis measure 16-17 centimetres in length and 4.5-6 centimetres in width. Quercus reckonis is deciduous. The leaves of Quercus rekonis are oboval-lanceolate or oblanceolate, the apex is attenuate. The leaf base is narrowly rounded. The leaves of Quercus rekonis have wavy margins with apical half-toothed with 4 pairs of obtuse teeth. The tops of the leaves are hairless with a dull blue-green colour. The bottoms of the leaves contain sparse whitish tomentum. The leaves have 10-12 vein pairs at a 42° angle with the midrib. The leaves petioles are 8 millimetres long.[2]
Fruit
Quercus rekonis produces ovoid, mucronate acorns. The acorns are typically silky. Quercus rekonis produces 3-4 acorns together at the end of a 6-7 cm long peduncle. The cups of the acorns are scaly, half-round and tomentose. The cups are 1 centimetre in diameter. The acorns mature first year.[2]
References
- Carrero, C. (2020). "Quercus rekonis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T78972216A78972220. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T78972216A78972220.en. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- "Quercus rekonis". Oaks of the World. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- "Quercus rekonis". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 6 October 2023.