Elaeocarpus grandis

Elaeocarpus grandis, commonly known as the Mahoe tree, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its versatile therapeutic properties, various parts of the tree are utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammatory conditions, and digestive issues, offering valuable natural healing benefits.

  • Scientific name: Elaeocarpus grandis
  • Family: Elaeocarpaceae
  • Native range: Australasia

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Elaeocarpus grandis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Oxalidales. Finally, it is classified under the family Elaeocarpaceae and the genus Elaeocarpus.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Oxalidales WCVP
Family Elaeocarpaceae WCVP
Genus Elaeocarpus WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several distinct regions. Within Australia, it can be found growing in the state of New South Wales. It also occupies parts of Queensland, extending its presence across the northeastern coast of the continent. Beyond the Australian mainland, the species reaches into the Northwestern Pacific. Specifically, its range includes the Caroline Islands located in that oceanic region.

Region Area Source
Australia New South Wales WCVP
Australia Queensland WCVP
Northwestern Pacific Caroline Is. WCVP

Chemicals

Elaeocarpus grandis has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-isoelaeocarpiline, grandisine C, grandisine D, grandisine E, grandisine F.

Total chemicals
8
Scientific sources
8

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
(-)-isoelaeocarpiline 1 ★☆☆☆☆
grandisine C 1 ★☆☆☆☆
grandisine D 1 ★☆☆☆☆
grandisine E 1 ★☆☆☆☆
grandisine F 1 ★☆☆☆☆
grandisine G 1 ★☆☆☆☆
habbemine A 1 ★☆☆☆☆
heterophylliin A 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Activities

Elaeocarpus grandis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic.

Total activities
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Antidiabetic 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Elaeocarpus grandis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hyperglycemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Total uses
2
Scientific sources
2

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
hyperglycemia 1 ★☆☆☆☆
type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 ★☆☆☆☆