Quercus stellata
Quercus stellata, commonly known as the Post Oak, is a resilient deciduous tree native to North American woodlands. Renowned for its rugged bark and distinctive lobed leaves, this species offers significant medicinal potential. Traditional practices utilize its tannins and bark extracts to treat various ailments, highlighting its profound ethnobotanical importance.
- Scientific name: Quercus stellata
- 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. 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 |
Activities
Quercus stellata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Astringent.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Astringent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |