Quercus gomeziana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Cyclobalanopsis velutina

Sources: Wikidata

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Quercus gomeziana is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located high above the ground on woody stems. Within this category, it exhibits specific functional traits that define its survival strategy, specifically acting as a phanerophyte in its primary structural development and maintaining characteristics consistent with a phanerophyte life form to endure seasonal environmental shifts. This perennial strategy allows the plant to establish a robust woody architecture, ensuring that its regenerative tissues remain protected from surface-level disturbances and herbivory, thereby supporting its long-term persistence in its natural habitat.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Quercus gomeziana is characterized by a woody growth habit, reflecting its structural development as a perennial plant. Unlike climbing species, it does not exhibit climbing traits; it is neither an obligatory, facultative, nor self-supporting climber. Furthermore, the plant does not function as a parasite, maintaining an independent biological existence rather than an obligatory, facultative, or dependent parasitic relationship. In terms of its ecological positioning, it is a terrestrial species, lacking the characteristics of an obligatory, facultative, or epiphytic growth form.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Quercus gomeziana has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Glycosides, Saponins, Steroids, Tannins.

Flavonoids

1. Saudi journal of biological sciences

Glycosides

1. Saudi journal of biological sciences

Saponins

1. Saudi journal of biological sciences

Steroids

1. Saudi journal of biological sciences

Tannins

1. Saudi journal of biological sciences

Activities

Quercus gomeziana has 6 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antipyretic, Cytotoxic.

Analgesic

1. Saudi journal of biological sciences

Antibacterial

1. Saudi journal of biological sciences

Antioxidant

1. Saudi journal of biological sciences

Antipyretic

1. Saudi journal of biological sciences

Cytotoxic

1. Saudi journal of biological sciences

Thrombolytic

1. Saudi journal of biological sciences

Medicinal Uses

Quercus gomeziana has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, pain, pyrexia.

Most Reported Uses