Quercus dalechampii
Quercus dalechampii, commonly known as the Dalechampii Oak, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Native to specific subtropical regions, it contains bioactive compounds used in traditional medicine to treat inflammation and infections. Exploring its phytochemical profile offers promising insights into modern pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Quercus dalechampii
- Family: Fagaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fagales, falling into the family Fagaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in 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 found within a very specific geographic range. Its presence is concentrated in the region of Southeastern Europe. Specifically, its documented distribution is limited to the country of Italy. This localized occurrence suggests that the species thrives in particular Mediterranean environments. Therefore, the geographical footprint of Quercus dalechampii remains quite restricted to these Italian landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
Chemicals
Quercus dalechampii has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caffeic acid, catechin, epicatechin, flavonoids, gallic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taxifolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vanillic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Quercus dalechampii has 3 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |