Quercus macrolepis

Quercus macrolepis, the Valonia oak,[1] is a species of oak in the beech family, Fagaceae. Formerly, it was commonly treated as a subspecies of the closely related and sympatric mount Tabor oak. At present, however, it is mostly granted species-status.[2]

For other uses, see Valonia (disambiguation) and Camata (disambiguation).

Valonia oak
Example of Q. macrolepis at Tricase, Lecce
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fagales
Family: Fagaceae
Genus: Quercus
Subgenus: Quercus subg. Quercus
Section: Quercus sect. Cerris
Species:
Q. macrolepis
Binomial name
Quercus macrolepis
Synonyms
  • Quercus ithaburensis
  • Quercus aegilops

Geographical range

It is found in the Balkans, and in the southern and eastern Mediterranean, including Albania, the Greek Islands, Turkey, Israel, and Morocco.

Systematics

Within the oak genus, Quercus macrolepis is classified in the subgenus Cerris, section Cerris, which includes the turkey oak and related species. It is most closely related to Mount Tabor oak (Quercus ithaburensis) and Brant's oak (Quercus brantii).[3]

Uses
Quercus ithaburensis ssp. macrolepis

The cups, known as valonia, are used for tanning and dyeing as are the unripe acorns called camata or camatina. The ripe acorns are eaten raw or boiled.[4]

See also

References
  1. Society for Valonia Oak website Archived June 25, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  2. "Vallonea or Aegilops Oaks, a Short Review". International Oak Society. 2016-06-04. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  3. "Vallonea or Aegilops Oaks, a Short Review". International Oak Society. 2016-06-04. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  4. Qercus aegilops on food.oregonstate.edu Archived July 21, 2010, at the Wayback Machine


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