Macaranga alnifolia
Macaranga alnifolia, commonly known as the Alder-leaf Macaranga, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. This botanical species offers significant potential for pharmacological research, particularly in developing natural healing treatments.
- Scientific name: Macaranga alnifolia
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Macaranga alniifolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. It is ultimately identified by the genus Macaranga.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Macaranga | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily characterized by its highly specific and localized geographical range. It is native to the Western Indian Ocean region, where it thrives in unique tropical environments. Within this expansive oceanic area, its presence is specifically documented on the island of Madagascar. This restricted distribution suggests that the species is adapted to the particular ecological conditions found only in this part of the world. Consequently, conservation efforts for this medicinal species must focus on protecting the unique habitats of Madagascar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Macaranga alnifolia has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alnifoliol, bonanniol A, bonannione A, diplacol, diplacone.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alnifoliol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bonanniol A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bonannione A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diplacol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diplacone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| schweinfurthin E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vedelianin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Macaranga alnifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Macaranga alnifolia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include ovarian cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ovarian cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |