Quercus melissae
| Quercus melissae | |
|---|---|
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. 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. It grows in dry montane oak and pine–oak forests from 700 to 2,300 meters elevation.
The species was described by Kevin C. Nixon and Fred Barrie in 2017.
References
- 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.