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Maclura fruticosa

Maclura fruticosa · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Maclurura fruticosa, scientifically known as Maclurura fruticosa, is a distinctive tropical shrub or small tree prized for its ornamental beauty and medicinal potential. Often found in coastal regions, this resilient species is valued in traditional practices for its diverse bioactive properties and its unique, sculptural foliage and fruit.

Family
Moraceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Leaf · Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Cudrania Fruticosa · Vanieria Fruticosa · 1 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Maclura fruticosa

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Maclurura fruticosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Rosales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Moraeaae and falls under the genus Maclura.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Rosales
Family Moraceae
Genus Maclura

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. In China, it is specifically located within the South-Central area. Its presence is also notable across the Indian Subcontinent, where it can be found in Assam, Bangladesh, and the East Himalaya. Furthermore, the species extends into the Indo-China region, specifically within Myanmar. Together, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where the plant naturally grows.

Region Area
China China South-Central
Indian Subcontinent Assam
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya
Indo-China Myanmar
Indo-China Thailand
Indo-China Vietnam

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Maclura fruticosa has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, root.

Plant parts reported in Maclura fruticosa
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Fitoterapia

Root

  1. Chinese journal of natural medicines

Chemicals

Maclura fruticosa has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,3,5-trihydroxy-4-(3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyl)xanthone, 1,3-dihydroxy-6,7-dimethoxyxanthone, 3,6,7-trihydroxy-1-methoxyxanthone.

Chemicals reported in Maclura fruticosa
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
1,3,5-trihydroxy-4-(3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyl)xanthone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
1,3-dihydroxy-6,7-dimethoxyxanthone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
3,6,7-trihydroxy-1-methoxyxanthone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

1,3,5-trihydroxy-4-(3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyl)xanthone

  1. Journal of Asian natural products research

1,3-dihydroxy-6,7-dimethoxyxanthone

  1. Journal of Asian natural products research

3,6,7-trihydroxy-1-methoxyxanthone

  1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Conditions

Maclura fruticosa has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include pyroptosis.

Conditions investigated for Maclura fruticosa
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Pyroptosis 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Pyroptosis

  1. Fitoterapia