Quercus chapmanii
Encyclopedia
Quercus chapmanii, commonly referred to as the Chapman Oak, is a species
of oak
tree
that grows in the Southeastern United States
.
s include Quercus minima
forma pygmaea, Quercus minima forma reasoneri, Quercus minima var. pygmaea, Quercus obtusiloba var. parvifolia, and Quercus pygmaea.
, Florida
, Georgia
, and South Carolina
.
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
of oak
Oak
An oak is a tree or shrub in the genus Quercus , of which about 600 species exist. "Oak" may also appear in the names of species in related genera, notably Lithocarpus...
tree
Tree
A tree is a perennial woody plant. It is most often defined as a woody plant that has many secondary branches supported clear of the ground on a single main stem or trunk with clear apical dominance. A minimum height specification at maturity is cited by some authors, varying from 3 m to...
that grows in the Southeastern United States
Southeastern United States
The Southeastern United States, colloquially referred to as the Southeast, is the eastern portion of the Southern United States. It is one of the most populous regions in the United States of America....
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Taxonomy
SynonymSynonym
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s include Quercus minima
Quercus minima
Quercus minima, the Dwarf Live Oak, is a rhizomatous oak tree. Growth is shrub-like, with it commonly forming extensive cloned colonies. Leaves are alternate, simple, and entire or with irregular teeth or lobes. Lobes when present are usually spine tipped. Leaves are retained through the winter,...
forma pygmaea, Quercus minima forma reasoneri, Quercus minima var. pygmaea, Quercus obtusiloba var. parvifolia, and Quercus pygmaea.
Description
Chapman Oaks are perennial dicots. They grow into shrubs or small trees up to 45 ft (13.7 m) in height.Distribution
Q. chapmanii is found in the states of AlabamaAlabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, and South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
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External links/potential refs
- http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=233501016
- Map showing distribution in Florida (with parts of Alabama and Georgia)
- http://www.pollenlibrary.com/botany_researchers_maps.php?view=species.php&species=Quercus+chapmanii&common=Chapman's+Oak