Macrosolen globosus
Macrosolen globosus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Macrosolen globobus, scientifically known as Macrosolen globosus, is a remarkable parasitic plant belonging to the Loranthaceae family. Often found in tropical ecosystems, this hemiparasite thrives by attaching to host trees. Renowned in traditional medicine, it holds significant ethnobotanical potential for its diverse bioactive compounds and therapeutic properties.
- Family
- Loranthaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Elytranthe Globosa · Loranthus Oleoides · 6 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Macrosolen globosusSynonyms
- Elytranthe globosa
- Loranthus oleoides
- Loranthus globosus
- Loranthus sphaerocarpus
- Macrosolen sphaerocarpus
- Tristerix viridiflorus
- Macrosolen oleoides
- Elytranthe sphaerocarpa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Macrosolen globosus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Santalales and the family Loranthaceae. Finally, it is placed within the genus Macrosolen.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Santalales | WCVP |
| Family | Loranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Macrosolen | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions of the Asian continent. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found throughout the vast territories of India and specifically in the state of Assam. It is also documented in the neighboring country of Bangladesh, indicating a significant presence in the region. Furthermore, the species extends into the rugged terrains of the East Himalaya. Beyond the Indian Subcontinent, its range reaches into Indo-China, specifically within Myanmar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Macrosolen globosus has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,4,5-Trimethoxycinnamyl alcohol, 3,4-dimethoxycinnamyl alcohol, CATECHIN.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 3,4,5-Trimethoxycinnamyl alcohol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,4-dimethoxycinnamyl alcohol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CATECHIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
3,4,5-Trimethoxycinnamyl alcohol
- Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS
3,4-dimethoxycinnamyl alcohol
- Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS
CATECHIN
- BioMed research international
Activities
Macrosolen globosus has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiviral, Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | BioMed research international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| crude methanol extract (CME) | BioMed research international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |