Macaranga monandra
Macaranga monandra, commonly known as a medicinal shrub in various tropical regions, holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Understanding its chemical constituents and biological activities is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Macaranga monandra
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Macaranga monandra, 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 falls under 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 exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented within the borders of Nigeria. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, the species can be found in Burundi. The plant's range continues through the Central African Republic and Cameroon. Finally, its distribution extends into the Congo, completing its documented presence in these tropical zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Equatorial Guinea | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Macaranga monandra has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,3',4-tri-O-methylellagic acid, F2, F3, Lecanoric acid, coumarins.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3,3',4-tri-O-methylellagic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| F2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| F3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lecanoric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Macaranga monandra has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Macaranga monandra has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |