Quercus helferiana
Quercus helferiana, commonly known as Helfer's oak, is a distinctive deciduous tree native to the mountainous regions of Turkey. Characterized by its rugged bark and unique lobed leaves, this resilient species plays a vital role in its ecosystem, offering ecological stability and traditional medicinal potential within its natural habitat.
- Scientific name: Quercus helferiana
- Family: Fagaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Fagales and the family Fagaceae. Finally, it is categorized 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 exhibits a broad and diverse geographical distribution across several key Asian regions. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found in the Assam region. Additionally, it inhabits the rugged terrains of the East Himalaya. These varied locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in multiple distinct ecological zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |