Acer pictum subsp. mono
Acer pictum subsp. mono, commonly known as the Painted Maple, is a resilient deciduous tree valued in traditional practices. Beyond its ornamental beauty, its bark and various components are utilized in ethnobotanical applications. Understanding its chemical properties offers insight into its potential medicinal benefits and ecological significance in forest ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Acer pictum subsp. mono
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it is a member of the family Sapindaceae. Ultimately, the medicinal subspecies mono is categorized under 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 exhibits a broad geographical range spanning several key regions across East Asia. Within the Russian Far East, its presence is documented in the Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye regions. Its distribution also extends significantly into China, covering the South-Central areas. Furthermore, the species can be found as far north as Inner Mongolia. These diverse locations highlight the adaptable nature of its natural habitat.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Activities
Acer pictum subsp. mono has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiangiogenic, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiangiogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |