black walnut

Names

Common Names

• American walnut
• black walnut
• eastern black walnut

Regional and Traditional Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Juglans nigra f. oblonga
• Juglans nigra oblonga
• Juglans pitteursii
• Wallia nigra
• Juglans nigra f. laciniata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known as Juglans nigra, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within the order Fagales. Finally, it resides in the family Juglandaceae under the genus Juglans.

Distribution

This plant exhibits a notable presence across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its range extends through Denmark and Great Britain. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species can be found growing within the borders of Austria and Belgium. Furthermore, its distribution continues through the central territories of Czechia-Slovakia. These specific locations highlight the varied geographical spread of the species throughout these European nations.

Plant Parts

Chemicals

Juglans nigra has 171 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include juglone, Tannin, ellagic acid, (E)-Caryophyllene, 1,2,3-trimethyl-benzene.

juglone

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Tannin

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ellagic acid

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(E)-Caryophyllene

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1,2,3-trimethyl-benzene

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1,2,4-trimethyl-benzene

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1,3-dimethyl-benzene

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1,4-NAPHTHOQUINONE

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1-METHYLNAPHTHALENE

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2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzaldehyde

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Activities

Juglans nigra has 706 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihypertensive, Sedative, 11B-HSD-Inhibitor, 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor.

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Juglans nigra has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include C. parapsilosis, Listeria monocytogenes.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations