Quercus runcinatifolia is a species of oak endemic to northeastern Mexico.

Range and habitat

Quercus runcinatifolia is endemic to the northern Sierra Madre Oriental in the state of Nuevo León south of the city of Monterrey, including the Cerro de la Silla.

Quercus runcinatifolia

Its natural habitat is montane pine–oak forest.

Quercus runcinatifolia

It forms sparse and scattered subpopulations within its range. Subpopulations are often made up of 10–15 mature individuals.

Quercus runcinatifolia

The species is threatened from habitat loss from urbanization as the city of Monterrey expands, as well as livestock grazing and logging. The population is small and declining, and the species' conservation status is assessed as endangered.

References

Endemic oaks of Mexico

Flora of the Sierra Madre Oriental

Trees of Nuevo León

runcinatifolia

Plants described in 1936

Trees of Northeastern Mexico

Taxa named by William Trelease