Quercus petelotii
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| Quercus petelotii | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fagales |
| Family: | Fagaceae |
| Genus: | Quercus |
| Subgenus: | Quercus subg. Cerris |
| Section: | Quercus sect. Cyclobalanopsis |
| Species: | Q. petelotii |
| Binomial name | |
| Quercus petelotii | |
Quercus petelotii[2] is the accepted name of an endemic oak tree species in the beech family Fagaceae; there are no known sub-species.[3][4] It is placed in subgenus Cerris, section Cyclobalanopsis.[5]
The species appears to be endemic to Vietnam, where it may be called sồi Petelot. The tree grows up to 20 m and has 20 mm acorns, produced from velvety cupules.[6]
