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Scarlet Oak

Quercus coccinea

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil and United States.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

German Scharlach-Eiche
Portuguese carvalho

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

Native Range — 2 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 🌳
Black Oak
Quercus velutina
LC 🌳
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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