Quercus petraea
Quercus petraea, commonly known as the Scrape Oak, is a resilient deciduous species valued for its historical and medicinal properties. Often found in rocky terrains, its bark and wood contain bioactive compounds like tannins. These constituents offer significant antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits, making it a subject of ethnobotanical interest.
- Scientific name: Quercus petraea
- Family: Fagaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Fagales and the family Fagaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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 specific geographical range concentrated within the northern regions of the European continent. Its distribution is notably present across various countries in Northern Europe, including Denmark and Great Britain. In the British Isles, the species can also be found growing in Ireland. Further north, the plant extends its reach into the Scandinavian landscapes of Norway. Finally, its habitat includes the forested areas of Sweden, completing its northern European range.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
Chemicals
Quercus petraea has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include catechin, flavonoids, gallic acid, gallocatechin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallocatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Quercus petraea has 4 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |