Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki

Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

scientifically known as Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki, is a distinctive evergreen conifer native to subtropical regions. Often valued for its ornamental beauty, this variety also holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Its traditional medicinal uses center on its unique chemical properties, offering potential therapeutic benefits in various holistic healing practices.

Family
Podocarpaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Nageia Corrugata · Podocarpus Macrophyllus Var. Chinensis · 19 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Pinidae
Order Pinales
Family Podocarpaceae
Genus Podocarpus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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
China China South-Central
China China Southeast
Eastern Asia Japan
Eastern Asia Taiwan
Indo-China Myanmar
Caribbean Leeward Is.
Caribbean Puerto Rico

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Podolactone D.

Chemicals reported in Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Podolactone D 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Podolactone D

  1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Activities reported in Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Cytotoxic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Cytotoxic

  1. Journal of natural products