Chinese oak
Quercus acutissima · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Chinese oak, scientifically known as Quercus acutissima, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its robust bark and foliage, it offers therapeutic properties often utilized to treat inflammation and respiratory ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and healing potential is essential for exploring its holistic benefits.
- Family
- Fagaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Sawthorn Oak · Sawtooth Oak · 3 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Common Names
- sawthorn oak
- sawtooth oak
- Bristle Oak
- Chinese Oak
- Saw-tooth oak
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Japanische Kastanien-Eiche
- Seidenraupen-Eiche
- Gesägte Eiche
- Japanische Kastanieneiche
- Seidenraupeneiche
- Japanische Kastanien-Eiche
French:
- Chêne du Japon
- Chêne du Japon
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Quercus acutissimaTaxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Fagales and the family Fagaceae, falling specifically into the genus Quercus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fagales | WCVP |
| Family | Fagaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Quercus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several regions of East Asia. In China, its presence is recorded across the South-Central, North-Central, and Manchuria areas. Beyond mainland China, the species is also found in the neighboring territory of Korea. Furthermore, its range extends into the islands of Japan. Together, these locations highlight the plant's broad reach throughout the Eastern Asian landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Chemicals
Quercus acutissima has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Calcium oxalate monohydrate, LIGNIN, cellulose.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium oxalate monohydrate | Spectrochimica acta. Part A, Molecular and biomolecular spectroscopy (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| LIGNIN | Spectrochimica acta. Part A, Molecular and biomolecular spectroscopy (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cellulose | Spectrochimica acta. Part A, Molecular and biomolecular spectroscopy (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acetone extracts | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |