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Desert Scrub Oak

Quercus turbinella

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (растения)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (магнолиофиты)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Fagales (букоцветные)
Family
Fagaceae (Beech Family)
Genus
Quercus (Oaks)
Species
Quercus turbinella (Desert Scrub Oak)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Encino Chaparro

Similar Species in Quercus

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Dub Cereščatyj
Quercus robur
Least Concern
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Algerian Oak
Quercus canariensis
Data Deficient
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Arizona White Oak
Quercus arizonica
Least Concern
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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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Bamboo-leaf Oak
Quercus bambusifolia
Endangered
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Aleppo Oak
Quercus infectoria
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Desert Scrub Oak?
The scientific name of Desert Scrub Oak is Quercus turbinella. It belongs to the genus Quercus.
What is the conservation status of Desert Scrub Oak?
Desert Scrub Oak (Quercus turbinella) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Desert Scrub Oak belong to?
Desert Scrub Oak (Quercus turbinella) belongs to the genus Quercus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fagaceae.
Is Desert Scrub Oak endangered?
No, Desert Scrub Oak (Quercus turbinella) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Desert Scrub Oak belong to?
Desert Scrub Oak (Quercus turbinella) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (растения).
What are the closest relatives of Desert Scrub Oak?
The closest relatives of Desert Scrub Oak in the genus Quercus include Dub Cereščatyj, Algerian Oak, Caucasian Oak, Basket Oak, Bastard White Oak.

Genus Quercus — 20 Species

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Dub Cereščatyj
Quercus robur
LC 🌳
Algerian Oak
Quercus canariensis
DD 🌳
Caucasian Oak
Quercus macranthera
LC 🌳
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 🌳
Bamboo-leaf Oak
Quercus bambusifolia
EN 🌳
Boynton Oak
Quercus boyntonii
CR 🌳
Channel Island Scrub Oak
Quercus pacifica
EN 🌳
chestnut-leaf oak
Quercus castaneifolia
NT 🌳
Chinkapin Oak
Quercus muehlenbergii
LC 🌳
Aleppo Oak
Quercus infectoria
LC
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