Quercus alba
Quercus alba, commonly known as the White Oak, is a majestic deciduous tree revered for its longevity and strength. Beyond its ecological importance, this species holds significant medicinal value. Historically, its bark has been utilized in traditional remedies to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and various digestive issues through its tannins.
- Scientific name: Quercus alba
- Family: Fagaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Quercus alba, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Fagales and the family Fagaceae. Its taxonomic journey concludes within 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 broad geographical distribution that spans across multiple continents and diverse climates. In Europe, its presence can be documented as far north as Sweden. Moving across the Atlantic, the species is widely established throughout Eastern Canada, specifically within Ontario and Québec. Its range extends significantly into the North-Central United States, where it thrives in states like Illinois. Additionally, the plant is commonly found throughout the landscape of Iowa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Québec | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Iowa | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Minnesota | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Nebraska | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
Activities
Quercus alba has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiseptic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiseptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Quercus alba has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wound infections.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wound infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |