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chêne pédonculé

Quercus robur

Least Concern →

Diet

Autotroph

Lifespan

1000 years

Length

25.0 m

Trend

→ Stable

About

One of Europe's most important and widespread deciduous trees, the pedunculate oak can live over 1,000 years, reach 40 meters, and support the greatest biodiversity of any European tree species — over 2,300 species of insects, fungi, lichens, mosses, and birds directly depend on mature oaks. Found across Europe to western Asia in temperate forests, its hard, durable wood has been foundational to shipbuilding, architecture, and barrel making throughout history.

Fun Facts

✨ A single oak can produce 70,000 acorns in a year.
✨ The oldest oak trees are over 1,000 years old.
✨ Over 2,000 species depend on oak trees.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

🌲 Forest

Widely distributed across Africa (Lesotho, South Africa), Asia (Armenia, India), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).

🇦🇲 Armenia 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇱🇸 Lesotho 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇲🇹 Malta 🇪🇸 Spain 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇧🇷 Brazil

Diet & Behavior

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Autotroph

chêne pédonculé is classified as autotroph, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Autotroph

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fagales (Beeches & Oaks)

Family

Fagaceae (Beech Family)

Genus

Quercus (Oaks)

Species

Quercus robur (chêne pédonculé)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish carvalheiro

French chêne pédonculé

German Stieleiche

Portuguese carvalho

Russian Dub Cereščatyj

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Quercus semecarpifolia

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of chêne pédonculé?

The scientific name of chêne pédonculé is Quercus robur. It belongs to the genus Quercus.

What is the conservation status of chêne pédonculé?

chêne pédonculé (Quercus robur) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does chêne pédonculé live?

chêne pédonculé is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Lesotho, South Africa), Asia (Armenia, India), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland.

What family does chêne pédonculé belong to?

chêne pédonculé (Quercus robur) belongs to the genus Quercus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fagaceae.

What does chêne pédonculé eat?

chêne pédonculé is autotroph. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does chêne pédonculé live?

chêne pédonculé has an average lifespan of approximately 1000 years in the wild.

Is chêne pédonculé endangered?

No, chêne pédonculé (Quercus robur) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does chêne pédonculé belong to?

chêne pédonculé (Quercus robur) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).