Macaranga conifera
Macaranga conifera, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in tropical ecosystems, holds great potential in traditional healing practices. Characterized by its distinctive foliage, this plant is frequently studied for its bioactive compounds. Researchers explore its diverse phytochemical properties to unlock new therapeutic possibilities for treating various ailments.
- Scientific name: Macaranga conifera
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 |
Chemicals
Macaranga conifera has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include isolicoflavonol, lonchocarpol A, lupinifolinol, sophoraflavanone B, tomentosanol D.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| isolicoflavonol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lonchocarpol A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupinifolinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sophoraflavanone B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tomentosanol D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cyclooxygenase-2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |