''Quercus'' × ''basaseachicensis'' is a species of
oak tree
An oak is a hardwood tree or shrub in the genus ''Quercus'' of the Fagaceae, beech family. They have spirally arranged leaves, often with lobed edges, and a nut called an acorn, borne within a cup. The genus is widely distributed in the Northe ...
in the
Fagaceae
The Fagaceae (; ) are a family of flowering plants that includes beeches, chestnuts and oaks, and comprises eight genera with around 1,000 or more species. Fagaceae in temperate regions are mostly deciduous, whereas in the tropics, many species ...
(beech) family. It is thought to be a hybrid of ''
Quercus depressipes'' and ''
Quercus rugosa''. It is native to the states of
Chihuahua and
Durango
Durango, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Durango, is one of the 31 states which make up the Political divisions of Mexico, 32 Federal Entities of Mexico, situated in the northwest portion of the country. With a population of 1,832,650 ...
in
Mexico
Mexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a country in North America. It is the northernmost country in Latin America, and borders the United States to the north, and Guatemala and Belize to the southeast; while having maritime boundar ...
, in which there are five known populations (all of which are believed to be small).
[ Both parents are placed in section ''Quercus''.]
References
basaseachicensis
Endemic oaks of Mexico
Trees of Northern America
Endangered biota of Mexico
Endangered flora of North America
Taxonomy articles created by Polbot
Flora of the Sierra Madre Occidental
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