eastern white oak
Quercus alba · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (566 studies) · ★★★★★
Eastern white oak, scientifically known as Quercus alba, is a majestic deciduous tree revered for its medicinal potential. Historically used in traditional practices, its bark and leaves contain tannins and compounds that offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This sturdy species remains a vital element in herbal pharmacology and ecological health.
- Family
- Fagaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Eastern White Oak · Stave Oak
- Scientific synonyms
- Quercus Alba F. Repanda · Quercus Candida · 16 more
Names
Common Names
- eastern white oak
- stave oak
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Encino blanco
- Roble blanco
German:
- Amerikanische Weiß-Eiche
- Weißeiche
- Amerikanische Weißeiche
- Weiß-Eiche
- Weisseiche
- Amerikanische Weiß-Eiche
French:
- chêne blanc d'Amérique
- chêne blanc
- chêne blanc
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Quercus albaSynonyms
- Quercus alba f. repanda
- Quercus candida
- Quercus ramosa
- Quercus alba var. latiloba
- Quercus alba var. longigemma
- Quercus retusa
- Quercus nigrescens
- Quercus alba var. heterophylla
- Quercus alba f. latiloba
- Quercus alba var. microcarpa
- Quercus alba var. pinnatifida
- Quercus alba f. pinnatifida
- Quercus alba var. repanda
- Quercus alba var. ryderi
- Quercus alba var. subcaerulea
- Quercus alba var. subflavea
- Quercus alba f. sublyrata
- Quercus alba f. viridis
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 |
Chemicals
Quercus alba has 59 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-friedelanone, ALUMINUM, Ash, BARIUM, BETA-SITOSTEROL.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 3-friedelanone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALUMINUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ash | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BARIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BORON | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CADMIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CATECHIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHROMIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
3-friedelanone
- Dr. Duke
ALUMINUM
- Dr. Duke
Ash
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BARIUM
- Dr. Duke
BETA-SITOSTEROL
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BORON
- Dr. Duke
CADMIUM
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CALCIUM
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CATECHIN
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CHROMIUM
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Quercus alba has 490 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiseptic, 11B-HSD-Inhibitor, 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor, ACE-Inhibitor, AP-1-Inhibitor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiseptic | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 11B-HSD-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AP-1-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ATPase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acidulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acnegenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldehyde-Oxidase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Quercus alba has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wound infections.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| wound infections | Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| extracts | Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |