Macaranga barteri

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Macaranga rowlandii
• Macaranga lancifolia
• Macaranga heudelotii var. nitida

Sources: Wikidata

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Macaranga barterii is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located high above the ground on woody stems. Within the spectrum of life forms, it specifically aligns with the traits of a phanerophyte and a nanophanerophyte, indicating a perennial existence where the regenerative structures are protected by the plant's elevated structural architecture. This life history strategy allows the plant to maintain its vegetative presence through various seasonal cycles, relying on its woody perennial nature to ensure survival and continued growth in its ecological niche.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Macaranga barterii is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree, which is capable of reaching significant dimensions in a natural habitat. It is a self-supporting plant that does not function as a climber, liana, or vine, and it maintains an independent life cycle without being a parasite or an epiphyte. As a terrestrial species, it grows in soil-based environments rather than aquatic or semiaquatic habitats. In terms of stature, the plant exhibits substantial height, with a documented maximum height of approximately 15.24 meters, while the mean plant height is recorded at 20 meters.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

15.24018532 m

Plant height mean:

20 m

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Macaranga barterii is primarily characterized by its flowering cycle, which is subject to environmental variability. The flowering period for this species typically begins in May, though the specific onset can be variable depending on seasonal conditions. The peak blooming phase progresses through this period, with the flowering cycle generally reaching its conclusion in June. Because the timing can fluctuate, the reproductive window may shift across different months, but the specific sequence of May to June marks its primary flowering interval.

Flowering time :

May

Flowering time :

Jun

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Macaranga barteri has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Virology journal
2. Fitoterapia

Chemicals

Macaranga barteri has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 8-Prenylkaempferol, Acteoside, Apigenin-4'-glucoside, Bastadin 11, Broussoflavonol F.

8-Prenylkaempferol

1. Fitoterapia

Acteoside

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Apigenin-4'-glucoside

1. Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics

Bastadin 11

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Broussoflavonol F

1. Fitoterapia

Isomacarangin

1. Fitoterapia

Tizoxanide

1. Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics

Vedelianin

1. Fitoterapia

mappain

1. Fitoterapia

schweinfurthin G

1. Fitoterapia

Activities

Macaranga barteri has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Cytotoxic

1. Fitoterapia

Medicinal Uses

Macaranga barteri has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include SARS-CoV-2.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations