Toxicodendron pubescens
Toxicodendron pubescens · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (232 studies) · ★★★★★
, scientifically known as Toxicodendron pubescens, is a potent shrub native to the western United States. Commonly called poison scrub oak, it contains urushiol, a skin irritant capable of causing severe allergic reactions. Understanding its growth patterns and chemical properties is essential for safety and ecological study in wild landscapes.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Toxicodendron pubescensDistribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution spanning across both Europe and North America. In Middle Europe, its presence is documented within the territories of Germany as well as the region encompassing Czechia and Slovakia. Moving across the Atlantic, the species can be found throughout parts of the North-Central United States. Specifically, it inhabits the landscapes of Illinois and Kansas. Additionally, its range extends into the state of Missouri within the same North-Central American region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | 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. | New Jersey | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | West Virginia | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
Chemicals
Toxicodendron pubescens has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Fisetin, Gallotannic acid, MYRISTIC ACID, Tannins, Urushenol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fisetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallotannic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MYRISTIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Urushenol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Urushiol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linoleic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fisetin
- Dr. Duke
Gallotannic acid
- Dr. Duke
MYRISTIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
Tannins
- Dr. Duke
Urushenol
- Dr. Duke
Urushiol
- Dr. Duke
kaempferol
- Dr. Duke
linoleic acid
- Dr. Duke
myricetin
- Dr. Duke
oleic acid
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Toxicodendron pubescens has 217 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 11B-HSD-Inhibitor, 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor, ACE-Inhibitor, ATPase-Inhibitor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 11B-HSD-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Alpha-Reductase-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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| homeopathic monoprepariations | Bulletin of experimental biology and medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |