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Black Oak

Quercus velutina

Least Concern

About

The Black Oak (Quercus velutina) is a species in the genus Quercus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada, France, and United States.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

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

Names in Other Languages

French Chêne

Similar Species in Quercus

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African Oak
Quercus afares
Vulnerable
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Ajo Mountain Scrub Oak
Quercus ajoensis
Vulnerable
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Aleppo Oak
Quercus infectoria
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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Arkansas Oak
Quercus arkansana
Vulnerable
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Armenian oak
Quercus pontica
Endangered
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Bamboo-leaf Oak
Quercus bambusifolia
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black Oak?
The scientific name of Black Oak is Quercus velutina. It belongs to the genus Quercus.
What is the conservation status of Black Oak?
Black Oak (Quercus velutina) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Black Oak live?
Black Oak is found in Distributed across Canada, France, and United States.. Countries include Canada, France, United States.
What family does Black Oak belong to?
Black Oak (Quercus velutina) belongs to the genus Quercus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fagaceae.
Is Black Oak endangered?
No, Black Oak (Quercus velutina) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Black Oak belong to?
Black Oak (Quercus velutina) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Black Oak?
The closest relatives of Black Oak in the genus Quercus include African Oak, Ajo Mountain Scrub Oak, Aleppo Oak, Algerian Oak, Arizona White Oak.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Quercus — 20 Species

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African Oak
Quercus afares
VU 🌳
Ajo Mountain Scrub Oak
Quercus ajoensis
VU 🌳
Aleppo Oak
Quercus infectoria
LC 🌳
Algerian Oak
Quercus canariensis
DD 🌳
Arizona White Oak
Quercus arizonica
LC 🌳
Arkansas Oak
Quercus arkansana
VU 🌳
Armenian oak
Quercus pontica
EN 🌳
Bamboo-leaf Oak
Quercus bambusifolia
EN 🌳
bao li
Quercus serrata
LC 🌳
Basket Oak
Quercus michauxii
LC 🌳
Bastard White Oak
Quercus austrina
VU 🌳
Bear Oak
Quercus ilicifolia
LC 🌳
Blackjack Oak
Quercus marilandica
LC
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Black Oak
Quercus velutina
LC
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Bluejack Oak
Quercus incana
LC 🌳
Blue Oak
Quercus douglasii
LC 🌳
Blue Oak
Quercus macrocarpa
LC 🌳
Boynton Oak
Quercus boyntonii
CR 🌳
Brant Oak
Quercus brantii
LC 🌳
Brewer Oak
Quercus garryana
LC
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