Quercus velutina
Quercus velutina · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (364 studies) · ★★★★★
, scientifically known as Quercus velutina, is the Black Oak, a majestic deciduous tree native to North America. Renowned for its dark, deeply furrowed bark, it plays a vital role in forest ecosystems. Historically, its tannins and wood have been utilized in traditional medicinal practices and various industrial applications.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Quercus velutinaDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several regions of North America. In Eastern Canada, its presence can be identified specifically within the province of Ontario. Moving into the North-Central United States, it is widely distributed across the state of Illinois. The species also inhabits large portions of Iowa and Kansas within this same central region. Finally, its range extends northward to include the state of Minnesota.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| 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. | Minnesota | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Nebraska | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Wisconsin | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Connecticut | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Quercus velutina (commonly known as the black oak), utilizes its leaf as a significant component in traditional botanical applications. The leaf of this species is characterized by its distinctively velvety or pubescent texture on the upper surface, which distinguishes it from other oak varieties. In various medicinal contexts, the leaf is valued for its chemical properties, often being used in infusions or decoctions to harness its tannins and other bioactive compounds.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Parasite epidemiology and control (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Quercus velutina has 28 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ALUMINUM, Ash, BARIUM, BORON, CALCIUM.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ALUMINUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ash | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BARIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BORON | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHROMIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COBALT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COPPER | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IRON | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| LANTHANUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
ALUMINUM
- Dr. Duke
Ash
- Dr. Duke
BARIUM
- Dr. Duke
BORON
- Dr. Duke
CALCIUM
- Dr. Duke
CHROMIUM
- Dr. Duke
COBALT
- Dr. Duke
COPPER
- Dr. Duke
IRON
- Dr. Duke
LANTHANUM
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Quercus velutina has 333 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 11B-HSD-Inhibitor, 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor, ACE-Inhibitor, ATPase-Inhibitor, Acnegenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 11B-HSD-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ATPase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acnegenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldehyde-Oxidase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Amphiglycemic? | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Quercus velutina has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leishmania tropica, leishmaniasis.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leishmania tropica | Parasite epidemiology and control (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leishmaniasis | Parasite epidemiology and control (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf extracts | Parasite epidemiology and control (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |