Quercus infectoria
Aleppo Oak, Asian Holly Oak
Other regional names: Cyprus Oak
- Cyprus Oak
Also known as: Quercus infectoria subsp. euinfectoria A.Camus +2 more
- Quercus infectoria subsp. euinfectoria A.Camus
- Quercus lusitanica subsp. infectoria (G.Olivier) Mouill.
- Quercus lusitanica var. infectoria (G.Olivier) A.DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Originating in Temperate Asia and Europe, Quercus infectoria (commonly known as Aleppo Oak or Asian holly oak) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Fagaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Greece, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon-Syria, Palestine, Transcaucasus, Turkey
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms