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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 and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Macaranga

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Tanarius
  • Macaranginae
  • Panopia
  • Adenoceras
  • Phocea
  • Mecostylis
  • Pachystemon
  • Mappa

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Malpighiales
Family Euphorbiaceae
Genus Macaranga

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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
West Tropical Africa Benin
West Tropical Africa Burkina
West Tropical Africa Gambia
West Tropical Africa Ghana
West Tropical Africa Guinea-Bissau
West Tropical Africa Guinea
West Tropical Africa Ivory Coast
West Tropical Africa Liberia
West Tropical Africa Mali
West Tropical Africa Nigeria

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Macaranga has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Broussoflavonol F.

Chemicals reported in Macaranga
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Broussoflavonol F 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Broussoflavonol F

  1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Conditions

Macaranga has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include breast cancer, colon cancer, renal cancer.

Conditions investigated for Macaranga
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Breast cancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Colon cancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Renal cancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Breast cancer

  1. RSC advances

Colon cancer

  1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Renal cancer

  1. RSC advances