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Acer pictum subsp. mono · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Painted maple, scientifically known as Acer pictum subsp. mono, is a versatile species valued in traditional practices. Beyond its striking ornamental beauty, this subspecies holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Various cultures utilize its bark and sap for their purported medicinal properties, offering natural remedies for diverse health concerns and ailments.

Family
Sapindaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Painted Maple · Mono Maple
Scientific synonyms
Acer Cappadocicum Subsp. Mono · Acer Latilobum · 59 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Acer pictum subsp. mono

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • Nippon-Ahorn

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Sapindales
Family Sapindaceae
Genus Acer

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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
Russian Far East Amur
Russian Far East Khabarovsk
Russian Far East Primorye
China China South-Central
China Inner Mongolia
China Manchuria
China China North-Central
China China Southeast
Mongolia Mongolia
Eastern Asia Japan

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Acer pictum subsp. mono 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 parts reported in Acer pictum subsp. mono
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Journal of natural products
  2. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Chemicals

Acer pictum subsp. mono has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-O-methyl-(E)-resveratrol 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, quercetin.

Chemicals reported in Acer pictum subsp. mono
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
5-O-methyl-(E)-resveratrol 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
quercetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

5-O-methyl-(E)-resveratrol 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside

  1. Journal of natural products

quercetin

  1. Journal of natural products

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.

Activities reported in Acer pictum subsp. mono
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antiangiogenic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hepatoprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antiangiogenic

  1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Hepatoprotective

  1. Journal of natural products