Quercus melissae
| Quercus melissae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fagales |
| Family: | Fagaceae |
| Genus: | Quercus |
| Subgenus: | Quercus subg. Quercus |
| Section: | Quercus sect. Quercus |
| Species: | Q. melissae |
| Binomial name | |
| Quercus melissae Nixon & Barrie | |
Quercus melissae is a species of oak. It is a tree endemic to Guatemala and the state of Chiapas in southern Mexico.[2] It grows in dry montane oak and pine–oak forests from 700 to 2,300 meters elevation.[1]
The species was described by Kevin C. Nixon and Fred Barrie in 2017.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Carrero, C. (2021). "Quercus melissae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021 e.T187939964A187939970. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T187939964A187939970.en. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ "Quercus melissae Nixon & Barrie". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 July 2026.