Quercus coccifera
Quercus coccifera, commonly known as the Mexican Holly Oak, is a resilient evergreen tree native to Mexico's high-altitude forests. Renowned for its dense foliage and robust structure, this species holds significant ethnobotanical value, offering potential medicinal properties and playing a vital role in maintaining diverse montane ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Quercus coccifera
- Family: Fagaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Fagales and the family Fagaceae, specifically falling 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 is primarily distributed across various regions within Southwestern Europe. Its presence is notably documented in the Balearic Islands, where it thrives in specific local habitats. Additionally, the species can be found growing in parts of France and along the coastlines of Portugal. It is also well-established in the Mediterranean landscapes of Sardinia. Finally, significant populations are widely spread throughout the diverse terrains of Spain.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
Chemicals
Quercus coccifera has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chloroform, methanol, n-hexane.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chloroform | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-hexane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Quercus coccifera has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Quercus coccifera has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, cancer, eczema, gastric ulcers, insect stings.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eczema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insect stings | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| prostate cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |