Phaleria macrocarpa
Phaleria macrocarpra, commonly known as Mahkota Dewa, is a medicinal plant native to Indonesia. Highly valued in traditional medicine, its fruits and leaves contain potent bioactive compounds with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumor properties. This versatile botanical is widely studied for its potential to support overall health and wellness.
- Scientific name: Phaleria macrocarpa
- Family: Thymelaeaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Malvales and the family Thymelaeaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Phaleria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Thymelaeaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phaleria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Phaleria macrocarpra, is widely recognized across different regions by various local names. In Indonesian (id), Javanese (jv), and Malay (ms), it is commonly called Mahkota dewa, while in Sundanese (su), it is referred to as Mahkota Déwa. Additionally, in Malayalam (ml), the plant is known as മക്കോട്ടദേവ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| id | Mahkota dewa | Wikidata |
| jv | Mahkota dewa | Wikidata |
| su | Mahkota Déwa | Wikidata |
| ms | Mahkota dewa | Wikidata |
| ml | മക്കോട്ടദേവ | Wikidata |
| bjn | Kamalaka | Wikidata |
| gor | Mahkota Dewa | Wikidata |
| ms | Pokok Mahkota Dewa | Wikidata |
| id | Mahkota Dewa | Wikidata |
| zh | 大皇冠果 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning across parts of Southeast Asia and Oceania. Within the Indo-China region, its presence can be identified in the Nicobar Islands. Moving further east into the Papuasia region, the species is also found in New Guinea. These distinct locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in diverse tropical island environments. Consequently, its natural range is characterized by these specific maritime and mainland territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Mahkota Dewa, utilizes various anatomical structures for its medicinal properties. The most significant component is the fruit, which houses the bioactive compounds sought after in traditional medicine. Within the fruit, the pericarp serves as the outer protective layer, while the fleshy mesocarp provides the internal structure surrounding the core. At the center of this structure lies the seed, which contains concentrated chemical constituents that must be handled with caution due to their potency. Additionally, the leaf of the plant is also frequently harvested and processed for its own unique set of therapeutic benefits.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pericarp | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mesocarp | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Phaleria macrocarpa has 22 reported phytochemicals identified across 23 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, Bax, Bcl-2, Phalerin, antioxidants.
- Total chemicals
- 22
- Scientific sources
- 23
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bax | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bcl-2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phalerin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caspase-3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| desacetylfevicordin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dodecanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl stearate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Phaleria macrocarpa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Chemopreventive.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chemopreventive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Phaleria macrocarpa has 23 reported medicinal uses identified across 30 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, breast cancer, aberrant crypt foci, acne, allergies.
- Total uses
- 23
- Scientific sources
- 30
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| aberrant crypt foci | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acne | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| allergies | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blood diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blood glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blood pressure | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cholesterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |