Maerua subcordata
Maerua subcordata, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in Southeast Asia, is a woody climber valued for its therapeutic properties. Utilized extensively in traditional medicine, its leaves and bark are often employed to treat various ailments, including fever and inflammation, offering valuable insights into natural pharmacological healing.
- Scientific name: Maerua subcordata
- Family: Capparaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Maerua subcordata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Brassicales. It is a member of the family Capparaceae and is specifically identified by the genus Maerua.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Capparaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Maerua | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moving toward Northeast Tropical Africa, its range extends through Eritrea, Somalia, and the areas of Sudan and South Sudan. Additionally, the species is present in East Tropical Africa, specifically in Kenya. Together, these locations highlight a wide geographic presence spanning from central to eastern parts of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
Chemicals
Maerua subcordata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Glucosinolates, isothiocyanates.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Glucosinolates | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isothiocyanates | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Maerua subcordata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Maerua subcordata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diarrhea.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |