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Common mahang

Macaranga triloba · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Common mahang, scientifically known as Macaranga triloba, is a versatile medicinal plant widely utilized in traditional herbal medicine. Found primarily in tropical regions, this shrub is celebrated for its potent bioactive compounds. It is frequently employed to treat various ailments, including inflammation, skin disorders, and digestive issues, offering significant therapeutic potential.

Family
Euphorbiaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Common Mahang
Scientific synonyms
Pachystemon Trilobus · Macaranga Cornuta · 4 more

Names

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Macaranga triloba

Synonyms

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

Plant Parts

This plant, Macaranga triloba, utilizes its leaves as a primary component for its medicinal properties. These leaves are typically large and heart-shaped, serving as the most significant part of the plant used in traditional healing practices. They are often collected and prepared in various forms to harness their bioactive compounds for therapeutic purposes.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
leaf Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Macaranga triloba has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 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.

Chemicals reported in Macaranga triloba
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
3,7,3',4'-tetramethylquercetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
3,7-Dimethylquercetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
3-epi-taraxerol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
3beta-hydroxy-24-ethylcholest-5-en-7-one 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ABSCISIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
LOLIOLIDE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Taraxerol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ferulic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
scopoletin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

3,7,3',4'-tetramethylquercetin

  1. Phytochemistry

3,7-Dimethylquercetin

  1. Phytochemistry

3-epi-taraxerol

  1. Phytochemistry

3beta-hydroxy-24-ethylcholest-5-en-7-one

  1. Phytochemistry

ABSCISIC ACID

  1. Phytochemistry

LOLIOLIDE

  1. Phytochemistry

Taraxerol

  1. Phytochemistry

ferulic acid

  1. Phytochemistry

scopoletin

  1. Phytochemistry

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.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
cancer Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
leaves Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆