Macaranga barteri
Macaranga barteri · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Macaranga barteri, scientifically known as Macaranga barteri, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Valued in traditional medicine, its leaves and bark possess significant bioactive properties. Often utilized for treating skin ailments and inflammatory conditions, this species offers promising therapeutic potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Macaranga Rowlandii · Macaranga Lancifolia · 1 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Macaranga barteriSynonyms
- Macaranga rowlandii
- Macaranga lancifolia
- Macaranga heudelotii var. nitida
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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Macaranga barteri, is a medicinal species where the leaves serve as a primary component in traditional healing practices. These leaves are often utilized for their bioactive properties, frequently being applied topically or processed to treat various ailments. The morphological characteristics of the leaves are distinct, playing a crucial role in both the plant's identification and its therapeutic applications.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Virology journal (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 8-Prenylkaempferol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acteoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Apigenin-4'-glucoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bastadin 11 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Broussoflavonol F | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isomacarangin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tizoxanide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vedelianin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mappain | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| schweinfurthin G | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
8-Prenylkaempferol
- Fitoterapia
Acteoside
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
Apigenin-4'-glucoside
- Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics
Bastadin 11
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
Broussoflavonol F
- Fitoterapia
Isomacarangin
- Fitoterapia
Tizoxanide
- Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics
Vedelianin
- Fitoterapia
mappain
- Fitoterapia
schweinfurthin G
- Fitoterapia
Activities
Macaranga barteri has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| SARS-CoV-2 | Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| extracts | Virology journal (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |