Acer pictum
Acer pictum, commonly known as the painted maple, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its unique bark and foliage, it contains bioactive compounds utilized for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This resilient species offers significant therapeutic potential for holistic wellness and botanical research.
- Scientific name: Acer pictum
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, specifically within the family Sapindaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identification is completed by 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 wide geographical range that spans across both Eastern Europe and the Russian Far East. In the western portion of its distribution, it can be found within the Baltic States. Moving eastward, the species is well-established in the Amur region of the Russian Far East. It also inhabits the Khabarovsk and Primorye territories within the same vast eastern expanse. Additionally, the plant's reach extends to the Kuril Islands, completing its diverse distribution pattern.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Acer pictum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Na, S, saponin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Na | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| S | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Acer pictum has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimutagenic, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |