Quercus infectoria Aleppo oak (Fagaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Quercus infectoria
Aleppo oak
Evergreen shrub
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The Quercus infectoria plant species is found in S. Europe - E. Mediterranean. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Aleppo oak.

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Latin Name:  Quercus infectoria
Common Name:  Aleppo oak
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  Oliv.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Medicinal Information: The bark and acorns are astringent[240]. They are used in the treatment of intertrigo, impetigo and eczema[240]. Any galls produced on the tree are strongly astringent and can be used in the treatment of haemorrhages, chronic diarrhoea, dysentery etc[4].

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