Acer mandshuricum
Acer mandshuricum, commonly known as the Manchurian maple, is a versatile medicinal plant native to East Asian forests. Renowned in traditional practices, its bark and leaves are utilized for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This resilient species offers significant therapeutic potential in treating various ailments through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Acer mandshuricum
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it falls under the family Sapindaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Acer.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Sapindaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Acer | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found throughout specific regions of Eastern Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is specifically noted within the Primorye territory. Its range extends significantly into China, where it inhabits the Manchuria region. Additionally, the species can be located within China North-Central. Finally, the geographical distribution of this medicinal plant includes the Korean Peninsula.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Acer mandshuricum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include aceranol acetate, beta-amyrin acetate, friedelin, glutinol, glutinol acetate.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aceranol acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-amyrin acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| friedelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glutinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glutinol acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |