Macaranga barteri
Macaranga barteri, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub, holds immense value in traditional ethnobotany. Native to specific tropical regions, this plant is prized for its diverse pharmacological properties. Research suggests its bioactive compounds offer potential therapeutic benefits, particularly in treating inflammatory conditions and supporting overall holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Macaranga barteri
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Macaranga and the specific species name barteri.
| 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 exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing naturally within the borders of Benin. Additionally, its range extends into the territories of Ghana and Guinea. The species is also documented to inhabit parts of the Ivory Coast. Finally, its geographical presence includes the nation of Liberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
Chemicals
Macaranga barteri has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 8-prenylkaempferol, acteoside, apigenin-4'-glucoside, bastadin 11, broussoflavonol F.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 8-prenylkaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acteoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin-4'-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bastadin 11 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| broussoflavonol F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isomacarangin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mappain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| schweinfurthin G | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tizoxanide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vedelianin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Macaranga barteri has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Macaranga barteri has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include SARS-CoV-2.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| SARS-CoV-2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |