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chêne liège

Quercus suber

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Libya, South Africa), Asia (Armenia, Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).

🇦🇲 Armenia 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇱🇾 Libya 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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 suber (chêne liège)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish alcornoque

French chêne liège

German Korkeiche

Portuguese carvalho-cortiça

Similar Species in Quercus

Quercus semecarpifolia

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of chêne liège?

The scientific name of chêne liège is Quercus suber. It belongs to the genus Quercus.

What is the conservation status of chêne liège?

chêne liège (Quercus suber) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does chêne liège live?

chêne liège is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Libya, South Africa), Asia (Armenia, Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Armenia, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Croatia, Libya, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan.

What family does chêne liège belong to?

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

Is chêne liège endangered?

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

What kingdom does chêne liège belong to?

chêne liège (Quercus suber) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of chêne liège?

The closest relatives of chêne liège in the genus Quercus include Cerre, Chêne, chêne à gros fruits, chêne bicolore, chêne blanc.