Quercus obtusata
Quercus obtusata, commonly known as the bluntleaf oak, is a distinctive deciduous tree native to North American woodlands. Characterized by its unique, rounded leaf lobes, this species plays a vital role in forest ecosystems, providing essential habitat and food sources for various wildlife while contributing to regional biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Quercus obtusata
- Family: Fagaceae
- Native range: Northern America
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. Finally, it is identified by its 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 is natively found throughout several key regions of Mexico. Its presence is documented across the central parts of the country within Mexico Central. Additionally, the species can be located in the northeastern territories of Mexico Northeast. It also maintains a distribution within the coastal areas of Mexico Gulf. Finally, the plant extends its range into the regions of Mexico Southwest.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Quercus obtusata has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include kaempferol-3-O-glucoside, kaempferol-3-O-sambubioside, kaempferol-3-O-sophoroside, luteolin-7-O-glucoside, scopoletin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol-3-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol-3-O-sambubioside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol-3-O-sophoroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin-7-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopoletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |