Quercus mongolica
Quercus mongolica, commonly known as the Mongolian oak, is a resilient deciduous tree native to East Asia. Beyond its ecological importance in forest ecosystems, this species holds significant medicinal value. Its bark and leaves are traditionally utilized in various cultures for their bioactive compounds and diverse therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Quercus mongolica
- 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 a member of the family Fagaceae and is specifically 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 exhibits a wide-ranging distribution across several distinct regions of Northern Asia. In Siberia, its presence is specifically noted in the Chita region. The species is also well-established within the Russian Far East, particularly in the Amur area. Furthermore, it can be found throughout the Khabarovsk region and along the Kamchatka Peninsula. Finally, its geographical reach extends to the Kuril Islands, completing its northern maritime distribution.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kamchatka | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Magadan | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Quercus mongolica has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beta-sitosterol, 1-octadecanol, beta-amyrin, daucosterol, fridelin.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beta-sitosterol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-octadecanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-amyrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fridelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| friedelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glutinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |