Quercus glabrescens
Quercus glabrescens, commonly known as the Smoothleaf Live Oak, is a resilient evergreen shrub or small tree native to the southeastern United States. Valued for its dense, leathery foliage, this hardy species offers ecological benefits and holds potential in traditional botanical studies for its unique chemical properties and durability.
- Scientific name: Quercus glabrescens
- Family: Fagaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fagales and the family Fagaceae, it is classified under 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, known as Quercus glabrescens, exhibits a specific range across several key regions within Mexico. Its distribution begins in the central part of the country, where it occupies the Mexico Central territory. Furthermore, the species can be found extending toward the Mexico Northeast region. The plant's presence is also documented throughout the Mexico Gulf area. Finally, its geographical reach concludes within the Mexico Southwest zone.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Quercus glabrescens has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include kaempferol-3-O-glucoside, kaempferol-3-O-sambubioside, kaempferol-3-O-sophoroside, luteolin-7-O-glucoside, scopoletin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol-3-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol-3-O-sambubioside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol-3-O-sophoroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin-7-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopoletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |