Castanea dentata
Castanea dentata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (247 studies) · ★★★★★
Castanea dentata, scientifically known as Castanea dentata, is the American chestnut, a legendary deciduous tree once dominant in eastern forests. Beyond its historical importance for timber, its nutrient-rich nuts have long provided sustenance and medicinal value, offering unique properties that have fascinated botanists and traditional healers for generations.
- Family
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- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
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- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Castanea dentataDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of locations across North America. In Eastern Canada, its presence is noted within the province of Ontario. Moving into the North-Central United States, it can be found in Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Additionally, the species extends into the Northeastern United States, specifically in Connecticut. Together, these regions define its specific geographical distribution.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Wisconsin | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Connecticut | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Indiana | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Maine | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Massachusetts | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Michigan | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New Hampshire | WCVP |
Chemicals
Castanea dentata has 30 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ash, CALCIUM, COPPER, FAT, GLUTAMIC ACID.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ash | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COPPER | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GLUTAMIC ACID | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IRON | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoleucine | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MAGNESIUM | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MANGANESE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PHOSPHORUS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Castanea dentata has 217 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include ACE-Inhibitor, Adjuvant, Analgesic, Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker, AntiADD.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Adjuvant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiADD | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiBPH | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCFS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCrohn's | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiLyme | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |