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dyer's mulberry

Maclura tinctoria · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (16 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Dyer's mulberry, scientifically known as Maclurura tinctoria, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to the Americas. Historically valued for its potent bark, it has been utilized in traditional medicine for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. This versatile species remains a subject of botanical interest for its unique phytochemical profile.

Family
Moraceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Stem
Common names
Old Fustic · Cubanwood · 2 more
Scientific synonyms
Maclura Tinctoria Subvar. Lobata · Maclura Tinctoria Subvar. Quercina · 51 more

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • fustete amarillo
  • mora amarilla
  • Mora de clavo

German:

  • Färbermaulbeerbaum
  • Färbermaulbeerbaum

French:

  • bois jaune
  • mûrier des teinturiers

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Maclura tinctoria

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales, it is classified under the family Moraeaee and the genus Maclurura.

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 presence across the diverse landscapes of Mexico. Its range extends significantly into the central regions of Mexico Central. Furthermore, it can be found thriving within the areas of Mexico Northeast and Mexico Gulf. The species also occupies the more western territories of Mexico Northwest. Finally, its distribution reaches into the southern stretches of Mexico Southwest.

Region Area Source
Mexico Mexico Central WCVP
Mexico Mexico Northeast WCVP
Mexico Mexico Gulf WCVP
Mexico Mexico Northwest WCVP
Mexico Mexico Southwest WCVP
Mexico Mexico Southeast WCVP
Central America Belize WCVP
Central America Costa Rica WCVP
Central America El Salvador WCVP
Central America Guatemala WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Maclurura tinctoria, commonly known as the Osage orange, possesses various components used in traditional applications, though specific medicinal interest often focuses on its structural elements. Among its different anatomical features, the stem bark is a notable part that contains various bioactive compounds. While the fruit and wood are also prominent, the stem bark is frequently identified in botanical studies for its unique chemical properties and its historical role in various preparations.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
stem Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Maclura tinctoria has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3'-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)-4'-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-4,2'-dihydroxychalcone, Dihydrocudraflavone B, Isoflavones, Macluraxanthone B, Macluraxanthone C.

Chemicals reported in Maclura tinctoria
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
3'-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)-4'-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-4,2'-dihydroxychalcone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Dihydrocudraflavone B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isoflavones 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Macluraxanthone B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Macluraxanthone C 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
eriodictyol 7-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
naringenin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
naringenin 4'-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
triterpenoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

3'-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)-4'-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-4,2'-dihydroxychalcone

  1. Journal of natural products

Dihydrocudraflavone B

  1. Journal of natural products

Isoflavones

  1. Journal of natural products

Macluraxanthone B

  1. Journal of natural products

Macluraxanthone C

  1. Journal of natural products

eriodictyol 7-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside

  1. Journal of natural products

naringenin

  1. Journal of natural products

naringenin 4'-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside

  1. Journal of natural products

triterpenoids

  1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Maclura tinctoria has 4 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antiproliferative.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antioxidant Journal of natural products (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Anticancer Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antimicrobial Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antiproliferative Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Maclura tinctoria has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HIV.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
HIV Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
methanol extract of stem bark Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
organic extract Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆