Macleaya microcarpa
Macleaya microcarpa, commonly known as the small-fruited macleaya, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique phytochemical profile. Found in specific ecological niches, it contains bioactive compounds utilized in traditional practices. Understanding its pharmacological potential offers promising insights into developing new therapeutic applications for various health conditions worldwide.
- Scientific name: Macleaya microcarpa
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Macleaya microcarpa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ranunculales and the family Papaveraceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Macleaya.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Papaveraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Macleaya | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across different regions of the world. In Middle Europe, its presence is documented specifically within Germany. Its range extends significantly into Asia, covering multiple distinct areas within China. Specifically, it can be found in the South-Central regions of China. Furthermore, the species is distributed throughout both North-Central and Southeast China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Macleaya microcarpa has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include allocryptopine, chelerythrine, protopine, sanguinarine.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| allocryptopine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chelerythrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protopine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sanguinarine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Macleaya microcarpa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Insecticide.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Insecticide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Macleaya microcarpa has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidepressants, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidepressants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |