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 ★☆☆☆☆