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European beech

Fagus sylvatica · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

European beech, scientifically known as Fagus sylvatica, is a majestic deciduous tree deeply rooted in European landscapes. Beyond its ecological importance, it holds historical medicinal value. Traditionally, its bark and leaves have been utilized in folk remedies to address inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and various digestive issues throughout history.

Family
Fagaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Beech · European Beech · 2 more
Scientific synonyms
Fagus Moesiaca · Fagus Tortuosa · 64 more

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Caxiga
  • Haya de hoja purpurea
  • Zaya
  • Urnija
  • Jayuco
  • Hagüey
  • Ayolín
  • Hayuca
  • Haya común
  • Fava
  • Ayolin
  • Haya comun
  • Haya común
  • Haya

German:

  • Rotbuche
  • Buche
  • Schlitzblättrige Rotbuche
  • Rot-Buche
  • Gewöhnliche Buche
  • Rot-Buche
  • Rotbuche
  • Blutbuche

French:

  • fayard
  • hêtre d'Europe
  • hêtre européen
  • foyard
  • hêtre pourpre
  • hetre europeen
  • hêtre commun
  • hêtre
  • fayard
  • hêtre
  • hêtre commun
  • hêtre européen
  • Hetre
  • Hêtre tortillard

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Fagus sylvatica

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Fagales and the family Fagaceae. Finally, its taxonomic position is completed within the genus Fagus, specifically identified as Fagus sylvatica.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Fagales WCVP
Family Fagaceae WCVP
Genus Fagus WCVP

Distribution

This plant, known as Fagus sylvatica, can be found across various regions of Northern Europe. It is widely distributed throughout the landscapes of Denmark and Great Britain. Furthermore, its presence extends to the island of Ireland. The species also thrives within the natural environments of Norway. Finally, it maintains a significant geographical reach across Sweden.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Denmark WCVP
Northern Europe Great Britain WCVP
Northern Europe Ireland WCVP
Northern Europe Norway WCVP
Northern Europe Sweden WCVP
Middle Europe Austria WCVP
Middle Europe Belgium WCVP
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia WCVP
Middle Europe Germany WCVP
Middle Europe Hungary WCVP

Activities

Fagus sylvatica has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antimicrobial Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Fagus sylvatica has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include oxidative stress, wound healing.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
oxidative stress Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
wound healing Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
aqueous extracts Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆