Quercus phellos
Quercus phellos · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (230 studies) · ★★★★★
, scientifically known as Quercus phellos, is the willow oak, a distinguished deciduous tree prized for its medicinal properties. Its bark and leaves contain tannins used traditionally to treat inflammation and digestive ailments. Beyond its therapeutic potential, this resilient species offers significant ecological value within diverse forest ecosystems.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
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- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Quercus phellosDistribution
This plant, Quercus phellos, exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several regions of the United States. In the North-Central portion of the country, it can be found growing in Illinois, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Its presence also extends into the Northeastern United States, where it is documented in New York. Furthermore, the species is known to inhabit the coastal and inland areas of New Jersey. Collectively, these locations demonstrate a broad distribution spanning from the central plains to the eastern seaboard.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New Jersey | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New York | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Pennsylvania | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Arkansas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Delaware | WCVP |
Chemicals
Quercus phellos has 22 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ALUMINUM, Ash, BARIUM, BORON, CADMIUM.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ALUMINUM | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ash | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BARIUM | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BORON | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CADMIUM | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHROMIUM | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COBALT | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COPPER | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FLUORINE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Quercus phellos has 208 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include ACE-Inhibitor, AP-1-Inhibitor, Acnegenic, Amphiglycemic?, Analgesic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AP-1-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acnegenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Amphiglycemic? | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Androgenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anorexic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiAGE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiBPH | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |