Quercus suber
Quercus suber, commonly known as the cork oak, is a resilient evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean. Renowned for its thick, insulating bark, it holds significant medicinal potential. Traditionally, its extracts have been studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties, offering promising therapeutic applications in modern natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Quercus suber
- Family: Fagaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fagales and the family Fagaceae, it is classified under 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, known scientifically as Quercus suber, is primarily distributed across the Mediterranean region of Southwestern Europe. Its habitat includes the island of Corsica, which provides an ideal climate for its growth. The species is also widely found throughout the coastal and inland areas of France. Additionally, it is a prominent feature of the landscapes in Portugal. Finally, its geographical range extends to the islands of the Balearic Islands and Sardegna.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
Chemicals
Quercus suber has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include TDZD-8.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| TDZD-8 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Quercus suber has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Escherichia coli.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |