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Water Oak

Quercus nigra

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across France and South Africa.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇫🇷 France

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (tumbuhan)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Fagales (Beeches & Oaks)
Family
Fagaceae (Beech Family)
Genus
Quercus (Oaks)
Species
Quercus nigra (Water Oak)

Names in Other Languages

French chêne gris

Similar Species in Quercus

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Aleppo Oak
Quercus infectoria
Least Concern
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Algerian Oak
Quercus canariensis
Data Deficient
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Bamboo-leaf Oak
Quercus bambusifolia
Endangered
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Basket Oak
Quercus michauxii
Least Concern
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Bastard White Oak
Quercus austrina
Vulnerable
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Black Oak
Quercus velutina
Least Concern
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Arizona White Oak
Quercus arizonica
Least Concern
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African Oak
Quercus afares
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Water Oak?
The scientific name of Water Oak is Quercus nigra. It belongs to the genus Quercus.
What is the conservation status of Water Oak?
Water Oak (Quercus nigra) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Water Oak live?
Water Oak is found in Distributed across France and South Africa.. Countries include France, South Africa.
What family does Water Oak belong to?
Water Oak (Quercus nigra) belongs to the genus Quercus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fagaceae.
Is Water Oak endangered?
No, Water Oak (Quercus nigra) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Water Oak belong to?
Water Oak (Quercus nigra) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).
What are the closest relatives of Water Oak?
The closest relatives of Water Oak in the genus Quercus include Aleppo Oak, Algerian Oak, Bamboo-leaf Oak, Basket Oak, Bastard White Oak.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Quercus — 20 Species

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Aleppo Oak
Quercus infectoria
LC 🌳
Algerian Oak
Quercus canariensis
DD 🌳
Bamboo-leaf Oak
Quercus bambusifolia
EN 🌳
Basket Oak
Quercus michauxii
LC 🌳
Bastard White Oak
Quercus austrina
VU 🌳
Black Oak
Quercus velutina
LC 🌳
Arizona White Oak
Quercus arizonica
LC 🌳
Bluejack Oak
Quercus incana
LC 🌳
Brant Oak
Quercus brantii
LC 🌳
Brown Oak
Quercus semecarpifolia
LC 🌳
California Black Oak
Quercus kelloggii
LC 🌳
California Scrub Oak
Quercus berberidifolia
LC 🌳
Canyon Live Oak
Quercus chrysolepis
LC 🌳
California White Oak
Quercus lobata
NT 🌳
Caucasian Oak
Quercus macranthera
LC 🌳
Boynton Oak
Quercus boyntonii
CR 🌳
Channel Island Scrub Oak
Quercus pacifica
EN 🌳
chestnut-leaf oak
Quercus castaneifolia
NT 🌳
Chinkapin Oak
Quercus muehlenbergii
LC 🌳
African Oak
Quercus afares
VU
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