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
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