Acer tegmentosum
Acer tegmentosum, commonly known as the tegument maple, is a specialized medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, it offers diverse therapeutic potential. This introduction explores its botanical characteristics, traditional uses, and the emerging scientific research surrounding its significant pharmacological properties and benefits.
- Scientific name: Acer tegmentosum
- 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. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it is further categorized under the family Sapindaceae. Finally, it is placed 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 exhibits a specific geographical range that spans across several distinct regions of Northern Asia and Europe. Within Eastern Europe, its presence is noted throughout the Baltic States. Moving into the Russian Far East, the species can be found in the Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye regions. Additionally, the distribution extends into the Manchuria region of China. Together, these areas define the natural habitat where Acer tegmentosum grows.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Acer tegmentosum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include salidroside, tyrosol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| salidroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tyrosol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Acer tegmentosum has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include abscesses, cancer, liver diseases.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| abscesses | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |