Maackia amurensis
Maackia amurensis, commonly known as a medicinal plant from the Rubiaceae family, holds significant ethnobotanical value. Native to specific tropical regions, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Research continues to explore its bioactive compounds, highlighting its potential for developing new therapeutic pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Maackia amurensis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Maackia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Maackia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Maackia amurensis, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of Eastern Europe. Its presence can be documented within the borders of Belarus, where it occupies local habitats. The species is also found throughout Ukraine and the territories of South European Russia. Furthermore, its range extends into the areas of Central European Russia. Finally, the plant is recorded in the Krym region, completing its documented distribution in the area.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Belarus | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
Chemicals
Maackia amurensis has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,3,5-triiodobenzoic acid, MAA, Tectoridin, daidzein, formononetin.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2,3,5-triiodobenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MAA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tectoridin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daidzein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| formononetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| genistein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycitein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoflavones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| medicarpin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| resveratrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Maackia amurensis has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include arthritis, cancer, cholecystitis, hyperthyroidism.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cholecystitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperthyroidism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |