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post oak

Quercus stellata · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Extensive (236 studies) · ★★★★★

Post oak, scientifically known as Quercus stellata, is a resilient deciduous tree native to North American woodlands. Renowned for its sturdy timber and unique spreading canopy, this medicinal plant offers traditional healing properties. Its bark and leaves are often utilized in herbal remedies to treat various ailments and inflammations.

Family
Fagaceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Iron Oak · Post Oak
Scientific synonyms
Quercus Stellata F. Rufescens · Quercus Minor · 23 more

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Quercus alba var. minor
  • Roble de los postes
  • Roble para postes
  • Quercus minor
  • Quercus gonoloba
  • Roble encino
  • Quercus alba var minor
  • Quercus lobulata
  • Quercus floridana
  • Quercus villosa
  • Quercus heteroloba
  • Quercus obtusiloba
  • Quercus fusca
  • Roble de los Postes

French:

  • Chêne étoilé
  • Chêne étoilé

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Quercus stellata

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Fagales and the family Fagaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined 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, Quercus stellata, exhibits a specific range within the North-Central region of the United States. It can be found growing naturally across the state of Illinois. Its distribution also extends through the landscapes of Iowa. Furthermore, the species is present within the borders of Kansas. Finally, its geographical reach includes Missouri and Oklahoma.

Region Area Source
North-Central U.S.A. Illinois WCVP
North-Central U.S.A. Iowa WCVP
North-Central U.S.A. Kansas WCVP
North-Central U.S.A. Missouri WCVP
North-Central U.S.A. Oklahoma WCVP
Northeastern U.S.A. Connecticut WCVP
Northeastern U.S.A. Indiana WCVP
Northeastern U.S.A. Massachusetts WCVP
Northeastern U.S.A. New Jersey WCVP
Northeastern U.S.A. New York WCVP

Chemicals

Quercus stellata has 24 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ALUMINUM, Ash, BARIUM, BORON, CADMIUM.

Chemicals reported in Quercus stellata
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
ALUMINUM 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ash 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
BARIUM 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
BORON 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CADMIUM 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CALCIUM 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CHROMIUM 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
COBALT 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
COPPER 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
FLUORINE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

ALUMINUM

  1. Dr. Duke

Ash

  1. Dr. Duke

BARIUM

  1. Dr. Duke

BORON

  1. Dr. Duke

CADMIUM

  1. Dr. Duke

CALCIUM

  1. Dr. Duke

CHROMIUM

  1. Dr. Duke

COBALT

  1. Dr. Duke

COPPER

  1. Dr. Duke

FLUORINE

  1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Quercus stellata has 211 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Astringent, ACE-Inhibitor, AP-1-Inhibitor, Acnegenic, Amphiglycemic?.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Astringent Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
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) ★☆☆☆☆