Quercus virginiana Live oak (Fagaceae) Evergreen tree

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Quercus virginiana
Live oak
Evergreen tree
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The Quercus virginiana plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - Virginia to Florida and Texas. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Live oak.

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Latin Name:  Quercus virginiana
Common Name:  Live oak
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  Mill.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  20   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sandy dry to wet soils, especially by the coast[43, 149]. Usually found in sandy-loam soils, but it is also found in heavy clays[227].

Medicinal Information: The bark is astringent[257]. A decoction has been used in the treatment of dysentery[257]. A decoction of the wood chips or the bark has been applied externally as an astringent analgesic to treat aches and pains, sores and haemorrhoids[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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