American red oak

Names

Common Names

• northern red oak
• red oak
• champion oak

Regional and Traditional Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Erythrobalanus rubra
• Quercus coccinea var. ambigua
• Quercus borealis f. flabellata
• Quercus borealis var. maxima
• Quercus maxima
• Quercus rubra var. latifolia
• Quercus rubra var. ramosissima
• Quercus rubra f. obovata
• Quercus rubra var. subserrata
• Quercus rubra var. maxima
• Quercus rubra var. latepinnatifida
• Quercus sada
• Quercus borealis
• Quercus borealis var. flabellata
• Quercus angulizana
• Quercus rubra f. houbae
• Quercus rubra f. juvenilis
• Quercus rubra var. pendula
• Quercus rubra var. ambigua
• Quercus rubra var. borealis
• Quercus rubra var. hispanica

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, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Quercus.

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Quercus rubra, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the northern reaches of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within the borders of Denmark. It also maintains a geographical foothold throughout Great Britain and Ireland. Furthermore, the species is found extending into the Scandinavian regions of Norway. Finally, its range continues through the forested landscapes of Sweden.

Chemicals

Quercus rubra has 65 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Tannin, 2,6-Dimethoxybenzoquinone, ALUMINUM, ANTIMONY, ARSENIC.

Tannin

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2,6-Dimethoxybenzoquinone

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ALUMINUM

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ANTIMONY

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ARSENIC

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Ash

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BARIUM

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BORON

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BROMINE

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CADMIUM

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Activities

Quercus rubra has 349 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Astringent, ACE-Inhibitor, AP-1-Inhibitor, ATPase-Inhibitor.

Most Reported Activities

Preparations