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

Macaranga

Synonyms

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.

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

Broussoflavonol F

  1. 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) ★☆☆☆☆