Macaranga mappa
Macaranga mappa, commonly known as the Map Macaranga, is a distinctive tropical shrub native to Southeast Asia. Characterized by its large, uniquely lobed leaves, this species plays a vital role in forest ecosystems. Beyond its botanical beauty, it is studied for its potential medicinal properties and ecological significance.
- Scientific name: Macaranga mappa
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Macaranga, specifically as the species Macaranga mappa.
| 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 wide geographical range across several distinct tropical regions. Within the Malesia botanical zone, it can be found specifically in the Maluku islands. Its distribution also extends to the island of Sulawesi, further establishing its presence in Southeast Asia. Beyond the Indo-Pacific region, the species has reached the North-Central Pacific. Notably, it is also documented as growing in the remote archipelago of Hawaii.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Maluku | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
Chemicals
Macaranga mappa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include mappain.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| mappain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Macaranga mappa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Macaranga mappa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include ovarian cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ovarian cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |