Macaranga triloba
Macaranga triloba, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in traditional herbalism, belongs to the Rubiaceae family. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, this species is utilized in various cultures to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments. Its unique phytochemical profile offers promising potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Macaranga triloba
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Specifically, the species Macaranga triloba is a member of 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 wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, it can be found growing in Cambodia, Myanmar, and Thailand. Its presence in the Indo-China zone also extends to the Nicobar Islands. Furthermore, the species is distributed within the Malesia region, specifically occurring on the island of Borneo. Together, these locations highlight the plant's diverse habitat across diverse tropical territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Chemicals
Macaranga triloba has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,7,3',4'-tetramethylquercetin, 3,7-dimethylquercetin, 3-epi-taraxerol, 3beta-hydroxy-24-ethylcholest-5-en-7-one, abscisic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3,7,3',4'-tetramethylquercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,7-dimethylquercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-epi-taraxerol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3beta-hydroxy-24-ethylcholest-5-en-7-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abscisic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| loliolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopoletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taraxerol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Macaranga triloba has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |