Acer okamotoanum
Acer okamotoanum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Acer okamotoanum, is a rare and distinctive species primarily recognized for its unique botanical characteristics. While less common in traditional pharmacopeias compared to other maples, this plant holds significant potential in ethnobotanical research, offering intriguing possibilities for studying its specific bioactive compounds and medicinal properties.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Acer okamotoanumDistribution
This plant, known scientifically as Acer okamotoanum, exhibits a very specific and limited range of occurrence. Its natural habitat is strictly confined to the geographical region of Eastern Asia. Within this vast territory, the species is specifically documented to grow in Korea. Because of this narrow distribution, the plant is considered an endemic element of the Korean landscape. Consequently, its survival is closely tied to the unique environmental conditions found within this particular peninsula.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Korea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Acer okamotoanum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Archives of pharmacal research
- Journal of natural products
Conditions
Acer okamotoanum has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include HSV-2.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hsv-2 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Hsv-2
- Archives of pharmacal research
Preparations
Acer okamotoanum has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethyl acetate extract of the leaves of Acer okamotoanum.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ethyl acetate extract of the leaves of acer okamotoanum | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ethyl acetate extract of the leaves of acer okamotoanum
- Journal of natural products