Maclura tricuspidata
Maclurura tricuspidata, commonly known as the Three-cusped Maclura, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies to treat skin ailments and inflammatory conditions. Understanding its phytochemical properties offers promising insights into modern pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Maclura tricuspidata
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Rosales and the family Moraceae. It is specifically identified by 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 wide geographical presence across several key regions in East and Southeast Asia. Within China, its range extends through the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast provinces. Moving eastward, the species is also naturally distributed throughout Korea. Its habitat further expands into the Indo-China region, specifically documented in Vietnam. Together, these locations highlight the diverse environmental settings where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Maclura tricuspidata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1a.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1a | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Maclura tricuspidata has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Maclura tricuspidata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hepatocellular carcinoma.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |