Quercus copeyensis explained

Quercus copeyensis is a species of oak endemic to the Talamancan montane forests of Costa Rica and Panama.^[1] It is commonly called Panamanian oak.

Quercus copeyensis is a large deciduous tree up to 35m (115feet) tall with a trunk frequently more than 100cm (00inches) in diameter. The leaves are often clustered at the ends of branches, with blades up to 15cm (06inches) long.^{[2] [3]}

It is often found with Quercus costaricensis in upper montane forests, up to 3100m (10,200feet) in elevation.

External links

• University of Costa Rica, Biology School: Quercus copeyensis

Notes and References

1. Muller. C. H.. 1942. The Central American species of Quercus. Miscellaneous Publication. United States Department of Agriculture. Bureau of Plant Industry. 477. 1–216.
2. Book: Burger, William C.. Flora Costaricensis. Field Museum of Natural History. 1977. Chicago, Ill.. 67-68. English. 10.5962/bhl.title.2401. 78172358. 22536457. William C.. Burger. Fieldiana, Botany.
3. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/19925#page/85/mode/1up Burger, W.C. 1977. Family 50. Fagaceae. En: W. C. Burger (ed.), Flora Costaricensis. Fieldiana, Botany 40: 67-68