Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki
Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki, commonly known as the Maki Podocarp, is a resilient evergreen conifer native to Japan. Renowned for its ornamental beauty, this plant also holds significant medicinal potential. It is traditionally studied for its bioactive compounds, offering promising therapeutic properties in supporting holistic health and wellness.
- Scientific name: Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki
- Family: Podocarpaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Pinidae and order Pinales, it is a member of the family Podocarpaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Podocarpus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Podocarpaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Podocarpus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki, is recognized by several common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 短叶罗汉松 (duǎn yè luó hàn sōng) or 小叶罗汉松 (xiǎo yè luó hàn sōng), with the specific designations 短叶罗汉松 (zh-cn) and 短葉羅漢松 (zh-tw) used in mainland China and Taiwan respectively. In Japan, it is commonly known as ラカンマキ (rakanmaki).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 短叶罗汉松 | Wikidata |
| ja | ラカンマキ | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 短叶罗汉松 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 短葉羅漢松 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小叶罗汉松 | Wikidata |
| zh | 罗汉松叶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小罗汉松 | Wikidata |
| zh | 罗汉松实 | Wikidata |
| zh | 罗汉松根皮 | Wikidata |
| zh | 短叶土杉 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across Asia. Within China, it can be found throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its range extends further into Eastern Asia, where it is native to both Japan and Taiwan. Additionally, the species reaches into the Indo-China region, specifically occurring in Myanmar. Together, these locations define the natural habitat of this medicinal variety.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Leeward Is. | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Puerto Rico | WCVP |
Chemicals
Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include podolactone D.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| podolactone D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |