Maclura fruticosa
Maclurura fruticosa, commonly known as the Osage orange, is a resilient deciduous tree native to North America. Renowned for its dense, heavy wood and distinctive, bumpy fruit, this species is valued in traditional medicine for its antimicrobial properties and its ability to thrive in diverse, challenging environmental conditions.
- Scientific name: Maclura fruticosa
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Moraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Maclura | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Medicinal Uses
Maclura fruticosa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include pyroptosis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pyroptosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |