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Cork bark oak

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).

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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 suber (Cork bark oak)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish alcornoque

French chêne liège

German Korkeiche

Portuguese carvalho-cortiça

Similar Species in Quercus

Ajo Mountain Scrub Oak

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cork bark oak?

The scientific name of Cork bark oak is Quercus suber. It belongs to the genus Quercus.

What is the conservation status of Cork bark oak?

Cork bark oak (Quercus suber) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cork bark oak live?

Cork bark oak 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 Cork bark oak belong to?

Cork bark oak (Quercus suber) belongs to the genus Quercus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fagaceae.

Is Cork bark oak endangered?

No, Cork bark oak (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 Cork bark oak belong to?

Cork bark oak (Quercus suber) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Cork bark oak?

The closest relatives of Cork bark oak in the genus Quercus include African Oak, Ajo Mountain Scrub Oak, Aleppo Oak, Algerian Oak, Arizona White Oak.