Māmaki
Pipturus albidus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Māmaki, scientifically known as Pipturus albidus, is a versatile medicinal plant revered in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it offers significant therapeutic benefits, particularly in treating inflammatory conditions and skin ailments. Understanding its unique properties provides valuable insights into natural pharmacology and holistic wellness.
- Family
- Urticaceae
- Native range
- Pacific
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Waimea Mamaki · Waimea Pipturus
- Scientific synonyms
- Pipturus Albidus Var. Kauaiensis · Boehmeria Albida · 12 more
Names
Common Names
- Waimea Mamaki
- Waimea pipturus
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Pipturus albidusSynonyms
- Pipturus albidus var. kauaiensis
- Boehmeria albida
- Pipturus gaudichaudianus
- Pipturus hawaiensis
- Pipturus helleri
- Pipturus skottsbergii
- Pipturus taitensis
- Pipturus rockii
- Pipturus pachyphyllus
- Pipturus oahuensis
- Perlarius albidus
- Pipturus pterocarpus
- Pipturus eriocarpus
- Pipturus brighamii
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 Rosales and the family Urticaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Pipturus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Urticaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pipturus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Pipturus albidus, exhibits a very specific and localized geographical distribution. It is primarily found within the North-Central Pacific region. More specifically, its habitat is centered around the islands of Hawaii. Because of this limited range, the species is considered an endemic component of the local ecosystem. Understanding this unique territory is essential for the conservation of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
Activities
Pipturus albidus has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Chemopreventive.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chemopreventive | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |