Quercus marilandica var. marilandica
Quercus marilandica var. marilandica, commonly known as the Maryland Oak, is a distinctive medicinal plant prized in traditional herbalism. Renowned for its potent tannins and bioactive compounds, this variety offers significant therapeutic potential. It is frequently utilized for its astringent properties to treat various inflammatory and skin-related conditions.
- Scientific name: Quercus marilandica var. marilandica
- Family: Fagaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fagales and the family Fagaceae, it is classified under the genus Quercus. Its specific taxonomic designation is Quercus marilandica var. marilandica.
| 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 located within the North-Central region of the United States. Its geographical range encompasses several specific states throughout this central territory. For instance, it can be found growing across the landscapes of Illinois and Iowa. Additionally, the species extends its presence into the states of Kansas and Missouri. Finally, its distribution reaches into Nebraska, completing its regional footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Iowa | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Nebraska | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Indiana | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New Jersey | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New York | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Ohio | WCVP |
Activities
Quercus marilandica var. marilandica has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antifungal, Antinociceptive, Antioxidant, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |