Macaranga
Macaranga · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Macaranga, scientifically known as Macaranga, is a diverse genus of flowering plants within the Euphorbiaceae family. Often found in tropical rainforests, these plants are recognized for their large, distinctive leaves. Beyond their ecological role, various species hold significant medicinal potential, offering traditional remedies for diverse health conditions worldwide.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Mecostylis · Adenoceras · 6 more
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Tanarius
- Macaranginae
- Panopia
- Adenoceras
- Phocea
- Mecostylis
- Pachystemon
- Mappa
Scientific Names
Accepted name
MacarangaSynonyms
- Mecostylis
- Adenoceras
- Panopia
- Phocea
- Mappa
- Bruea
- Pachystemon
- Tanarius
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Malpighiales, it is a member of the family Euphorbiaceae. Specifically, this medicinal species is identified by 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 presence within the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing in the territory of Benin. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout Burkina. Its range further extends to the nation of Gambia. Finally, the plant is documented to exist within Guinea-Bissau and Ghana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Macaranga has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Broussoflavonol F.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Broussoflavonol F | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Broussoflavonol F
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Medicinal Uses
Macaranga has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, colon cancer, renal cancer.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | RSC advances (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| renal cancer | RSC advances (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |