maple
Acer · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Maple, scientifically known as Acer, is a diverse genus of trees renowned for more than just syrup. Beyond their aesthetic beauty, various species offer significant medicinal potential. Used in traditional practices, maple extracts possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, providing therapeutic benefits for skin health and metabolic support.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- maple
- maple
- maples
Scientific Names
Accepted name
AcerSynonyms
- Crula
- Sacchrosphendamnus
- Saccharodendron
- Rufacer
- Negundo
- Negundium
- Euacer
- Argentacer
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Arce
- Maples o arces
- Arce
German:
- Ahorn
- Ahornbaum
- Ahorne
- Ahorn
- Ahorne
French:
- érable
- Erable
- Érables
- Érable
- Érables
- Érable
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales and the family Sapindaceae, it is classified 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, belonging to the Acer genus, exhibits a specific distribution across the northern regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Denmark. Its presence extends further north to the landscapes of Finland and Norway. Additionally, the species is documented across the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Together, these locations define its primary geographical range in the northern territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Acer has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Tannins, Terpenoids, resorcinol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| resorcinol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Tannins
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Terpenoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
resorcinol
- Journal of mass spectrometry : JMS
Activities
Acer has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antiobesity, Antioxidant, Antitumor, Hepatoprotective.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiobesity | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antidiabetic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antiobesity
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antioxidant
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antitumor
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Hepatoprotective
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Medicinal Uses
Acer has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bruises, eye disease, pain, rheumatism.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| bruises | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eye disease | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |