Lithocarpus dealbatus
Lithocarpus dealbatus, commonly known as the white-oak or white-leaf stone oak, is a significant evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its dense timber and ecological importance, this species also holds traditional medicinal value, with various parts utilized in folk remedies to treat diverse ailments and promote wellness.
- Scientific name: Lithocarpus dealbatus
- Family: Fagaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Fagales and the family Fagaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Lithocarpus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fagales | WCVP |
| Family | Fagaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lithocarpus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lithocarpus dealbatus, is referred to by several different names depending on the language. In Chinese, it is commonly called 白柯 (zh), 白柯 (zh-hans), 白柯 (zh-cn), or 白栎 (zh), while in Hebrew, it is identified as ליתוקרפוס דאלבטוס (he).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 白柯 | Wikidata |
| he | ליתוקרפוס דאלבטוס | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 白柯 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 白柯 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白栎 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白皮柯 | Wikidata |
| zh | 砚山石栎 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across parts of East and South Asia. In China, its presence is primarily noted within the South-Central regions. The species is also well-established across the Indian Subcontinent, where it can be found in Assam and throughout the East Himalaya. Furthermore, its habitat extends into the neighboring territory of Bangladesh. Finally, the distribution reaches into the mountainous landscapes of Nepal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lithocarpus dealbatus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cirsimaritin, cirsimaritin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cirsimaritin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cirsimaritin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |