Quercus undulata Wavyleaf oak (Fagaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Quercus undulata
Wavyleaf oak
Deciduous shrub
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The Quercus undulata plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - Colorado to Texas, south to Mexico. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wavyleaf oak. Some home gardeners know the variety as Q. x pauciloba. Rydb.

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Latin Name:  Quercus undulata
Common Name:  Wavyleaf oak
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  Torr.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sandstone soils and dry rocky slopes[228].

Medicinal Information: A decoction of the root bark has been used to treat internal pains[257]. 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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