Macaranga sampsonii
Macaranga sampsonii, commonly known as the Sampson Macaranga, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive properties, it is traditionally used to treat various ailments, including skin infections and inflammation. This plant holds significant ethnobotanical importance, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Macaranga sampsonii
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Macaranga sampsonii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within 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 range across parts of East and Southeast Asia. Within the borders of China, it can be found inhabiting the South-Central regions. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout the Southeast portion of China. Its range extends further into the Indo-China peninsula as well. Specifically, the plant is documented to grow within the country of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |