Macaranga peltata
Macaranga peltata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Macarangas peltata, scientifically known as Macarangas peltata, is a significant medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Valued in traditional medicine, its leaves and roots possess diverse pharmacological properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. Exploring its chemical constituents offers promising insights into developing new treatments for various infectious diseases.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaves
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Tanarius Tomentosus · Osyris Peltata · 6 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Macaranga peltataSynonyms
- Tanarius tomentosus
- Osyris peltata
- Tanarius flexuosus
- Macaranga tomentosa
- Tanarius peltatus
- Macaranga flexuosa
- Tanarius roxburghii
- Mappa peltata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Macaranga peltata, 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 exhibits a broad presence across various regions within the Indian Subcontinent. It is widely documented in India and can also be found throughout the East Himalaya range. Furthermore, its distribution extends to the island nation of Sri Lanka and the country of Bangladesh. Beyond the mainland, the species is also located within the Andaman Islands. This diverse range highlights its significant presence throughout the Indo-China and South Asian landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Macaranga peltata, utilizes its large, distinctive leaves as a primary component in various traditional medicinal applications. These leaves are characterized by their peltate structure, where the petiole attaches to the center of the leaf blade rather than the margin, creating a wide, shield-like surface area. In many herbal practices, the leaves are harvested and prepared as poultices or decoctions to treat skin inflammations and other topical ailments, making them the most vital part of the plant for therapeutic use.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Macaranga peltata has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Genotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Genotoxic | Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ethanolic extract | Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |