Quercus ithaburensis subsp. macrolepis: Difference between revisions

Valonia oak
	Example of Q. macrolepis at Tricase, Lecce
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
(unranked):	Rosids
Order:	Fagales
Family:	Fagaceae
Genus:	Quercus
Section:	Cerris
Species:	Q. macrolepis
Binomial name
	Quercus macrolepis; Kotschy
Synonyms
	Quercus ithaburensis; Quercus aegilops

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Quercus macrolepis, the Valonia oak,^[1] is a tree in the family Fagaceae. It used to be considered a subspecies of Quercus ithaburensis or a hybrid of Quercus libani. It appears to be closely related to Quercus brantii but with cupscales less curved and the cup covering almost all the fruit with sunken apex and shorter petiole.^[2]It can withstand strong winds, but will not thrive in wet environments.

Geographical range

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

Uses

The cups, known as valonea, are used for tanning and dyeing as are the unripe acorns called camata or camatina. The ripe acorns are eaten raw or boiled.^[3]Any Galls on the tree can be used to treat dysentery, diarrhea, and hemorrhage due to its astringency. Leaves can repel slugs, grubs, etc. The acorn cups can be turned into a black dye.

Plant Needs

Is resistant to lime, shade, steep inclines, moderate exposure, and honey fungus. The tree cannot withstand root disturbances. Does best during a warm Summer and prefers a fertile loam. It will take two years to ripen.

Reproduction

Seeds must stay moist. Seeds can be planted in deep pots, but they must be moved to a permanent location while they are young. Typically, they must be transplanted before two growing seasons expire.

References

^ Society for Valonia Oak website Archived June 25, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
^ Jean-Louis Hélardot's website Oaks of the world, Sept. 2016
^ Qercus aegilops on food.oregonstate.edu Archived July 21, 2010, at the Wayback Machine

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[1] Society for Valonia Oak website Archived June 25, 2011, at the Wayback Machine

[2] Jean-Louis Hélardot's website Oaks of the world, Sept. 2016

[3] Qercus aegilops on food.oregonstate.edu Archived July 21, 2010, at the Wayback Machine

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-'''''Quercus macrolepis''''', the '''Valonia oak''',<ref>[http://www.serendipity.gr/Society%20for%20Valonia%20Oak.htm Society for Valonia Oak website] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110625172549/http://www.serendipity.gr/Society%20for%20Valonia%20Oak.htm |date=June 25, 2011 }}</ref> is a tree in the family [[Fagaceae]]. It used to be considered a subspecies of [[Quercus ithaburensis]] or a hybrid of [[Quercus libani]]. It appears to be closely related to [[Quercus brantii]] but with cupscales less curved and the cup covering almost all the fruit with sunken apex and shorter petiole.<ref>Jean-Louis Hélardot's website [http://oaks.of.the.world.free.fr/quercus_ithaburensis.htm Oaks of the world], Sept. 2016</ref>
+'''''Quercus macrolepis''''', the '''Valonia oak''',<ref>[http://www.serendipity.gr/Society%20for%20Valonia%20Oak.htm Society for Valonia Oak website] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110625172549/http://www.serendipity.gr/Society%20for%20Valonia%20Oak.htm |date=June 25, 2011 }}</ref> is a tree in the family [[Fagaceae]]. It used to be considered a subspecies of [[Quercus ithaburensis]] or a hybrid of [[Quercus libani]]. It appears to be closely related to [[Quercus brantii]] but with cupscales less curved and the cup covering almost all the fruit with sunken apex and shorter petiole.<ref>Jean-Louis Hélardot's website [http://oaks.of.the.world.free.fr/quercus_ithaburensis.htm Oaks of the world], Sept. 2016</ref>It can withstand strong winds, but will not thrive in wet environments.
 ==Geographical range==
 It is found  in the [[Balkans]], and in the southern and eastern [[Mediterranean]], including the [[Greek Islands]], [[Turkey]], [[Israel]], and [[Morocco]].
 ==Uses==
 [[File:Quercus ithaburensis ssp.macrolepis MHNT.BOT.2004.0.80.jpg|thumb|left|'' Quercus ithaburensis'' ssp. ''macrolepis'']]
-The cups, known as valonia, are used for [[Tanning (leather)|tanning]] and dyeing as are the unripe acorns called camata or camatina. The ripe acorns are eaten raw or boiled.<ref>[http://food.oregonstate.edu/glossary/q/qplant1.html Qercus aegilops on food.oregonstate.edu] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721015338/http://food.oregonstate.edu/glossary/q/qplant1.html |date=July 21, 2010 }}</ref>
+The cups, known as valonea, are used for [[Tanning (leather)|tanning]] and dyeing as are the unripe acorns called camata or camatina. The ripe acorns are eaten raw or boiled.<ref>[http://food.oregonstate.edu/glossary/q/qplant1.html Qercus aegilops on food.oregonstate.edu] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721015338/http://food.oregonstate.edu/glossary/q/qplant1.html |date=July 21, 2010 }}</ref>Any Galls on the tree can be used to treat dysentery,     diarrhea, and hemorrhage due to its astringency. Leaves can repel slugs, grubs, etc. The acorn cups can be turned into a black dye.
+== Plant Needs ==
+Is resistant to lime, shade, steep inclines, moderate exposure, and honey fungus. The tree cannot withstand root disturbances. Does best during a warm Summer and prefers a fertile loam. It will take two years to ripen.
+== Reproduction ==
+Seeds must stay moist. Seeds can be planted in deep pots, but they must be moved to a permanent location while they are young. Typically, they must be transplanted before two growing seasons expire.
 ==See also==