Quercus gomeziana
Quercus gomeziaana, commonly known as the Gomezia oak, is a distinctive medicinal plant prized for its unique bioactive properties. Native to specific tropical regions, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Research continues to explore its potential pharmacological benefits and its significant role in natural therapeutics.
- Scientific name: Quercus gomeziana
- Family: Fagaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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, it is classified under the family Fagaceae and is identified by 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 diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted within the South-Central territories. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in Bangladesh. The species also extends into the Indo-China region, where it inhabits the landscapes of Laos and Myanmar. Finally, its range continues through Thailand, completing its spread across these varied environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Quercus gomeziana has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, glycosides, saponins, steroids, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Quercus gomeziana has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antipyretic, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Thrombolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Quercus gomeziana has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, pain, pyrexia.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pyrexia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |