Quercus persica

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Brant Oak
• Persian Oak
• Zagros Oak
• Brant's oak

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Quercus oophora
• Quercus brantii var. minuta
• Quercus brantii var. oophora
• Quercus brantii var. belangeri
• Quercus brantii var. stenolepis
• Quercus brantii var. marasiensis
• Quercus brantii subsp. oophora
• Quercus aegilops subsp. brantii
• Quercus persica var. belangeri

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered in the Fagales and placed in the family Fagaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Quercus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is geographically distributed across several key regions within the Middle East and surrounding areas. In the Caucasus region, it can be specifically found throughout the Transcaucasus. Its presence extends significantly into Western Asia, where it inhabits the mountainous terrains of Iran. Additionally, the species is recorded in the Western Asian territories of Iraq and the Levant, covering Lebanon and Syria. Finally, its range continues through the diverse landscapes of Türkiye.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Quercus brantii is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a life form defined by its ability to maintain its photosynthetic buds well above the ground level, typically on woody branches. While some ecological contexts or specific growth stages might occasionally relate to other structural forms such as a nanophanerophyte, its primary developmental strategy is that of a large, perennial woody plant. As a phanerophyte, it invests significant energy into the development of a robust, permanent woody skeleton that allows it to withstand seasonal environmental changes and persist over long temporal scales. This life history strategy facilitates its establishment in stable habitats, where it can achieve significant height and structural complexity, ensuring its survival through long-term growth cycles.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Quercus brantii is characterized by its robust, woody structure, featuring a perennial growth habit with a well-developed secondary xylem. It functions as a terrestrial species, establishing itself firmly in the soil rather than growing as an epiphyte. The plant is an independent organism, exhibiting no parasitic behavior toward other flora. Although it possesses a substantial and sturdy frame, it is not a climber; it lacks the specialized climbing mechanisms found in vines, instead maintaining a self-supporting architecture through its strong, woody stems and trunk.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Quercus brantii has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit.

Fruit

1. Journal of medicine and life

Chemicals

Quercus brantii has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Arachidic acid, Omega 3, Tannin, linoleic acid, oleic acid.

Arachidic acid

1. Natural product research

Omega 3

1. Natural product research

Tannin

1. Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR

linoleic acid

1. Natural product research

oleic acid

1. Natural product research

palmitic acid

1. Natural product research

stearic acid

1. Natural product research

Activities

Quercus brantii has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiproliferative.

Antioxidant

1. Scientific reports

Antiproliferative

1. Chinese journal of natural medicines

Conditions

Quercus brantii has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include antidiabetic, antioxidant, gastric ulcers.

Antidiabetic

1. Scientific reports

Antioxidant

1. Scientific reports

Gastric ulcers

1. Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR

Preparations

Quercus brantii has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include hydroalcoholic extract.

Hydroalcoholic extract

1. Journal of medicine and life