Macaranga denticulata
Macaranga denticulata, commonly known as the Macaranga plant, is a significant medicinal shrub found in tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. Exploring its phytochemical potential offers promising insights into modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Macaranga denticulata
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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, specifically as the species Macaranga denticulata.
| 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 diverse range of habitats across several distinct regions of Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central areas as well as the Southeast provinces. It is also found in the tropical environment of Hainan and the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Moving beyond China, the species extends its range into the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, it can be located within the lush landscapes of Assam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Macaranga denticulata has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include compound 4, daucosterol, gheddic acid, maslinic acid, scopoletin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| compound 4 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gheddic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maslinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopoletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Macaranga denticulata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Zika virus.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Zika virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |