Macaranga conifera
Macaranga conifera · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Macarangas conifera, scientifically known as Macaranga conifera, is a notable medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this species is frequently utilized in traditional healing practices to treat various ailments. Understanding its chemical composition offers vital insights into its potential pharmacological applications and benefits.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Pachystemon Populifolius · Tanarius Conifer · 4 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Macaranga coniferaSynonyms
- Pachystemon populifolius
- Tanarius conifer
- Macaranga populifolia
- Tanarius populifolius
- Mappa conifera
- Mappa populifolia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Macaranga conifera, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Euphorbiaceae and 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 native to the diverse tropical regions of the Malesia botanical zone. Its natural range extends across the large island of Borneo, where it thrives in specific forest habitats. It is also documented to grow within the territories of Malaya, contributing to the region's rich biodiversity. Furthermore, the species can be found inhabiting the island of Sulawesi. Finally, its geographical distribution includes the lush landscapes of Sumatera.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Macaranga coniifera, utilizes its large, distinctive leaves as a primary component in its biological structure and potential medicinal applications. The leaves are characterized by their broad shape and prominent venation, serving as the main site for photosynthesis to fuel the plant's growth. In various ethnobotanical contexts, different parts of plants within the Macaranga genus are often studied for their chemical properties, with the leaf tissue frequently being the focus of interest due to its concentration of bioactive compounds.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Macaranga conifera has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isolicoflavonol, Lonchocarpol A, Sophoraflavanone B, Tomentosanol D, lupinifolinol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Isolicoflavonol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lonchocarpol A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sophoraflavanone B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tomentosanol D | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupinifolinol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Isolicoflavonol
- Phytochemistry
Lonchocarpol A
- Phytochemistry
Sophoraflavanone B
- Phytochemistry
Tomentosanol D
- Phytochemistry
lupinifolinol
- Phytochemistry
Medicinal Uses
Macaranga conifera has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cyclooxygenase-2.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| cyclooxygenase-2 | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ethyl acetate-soluble extract | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |