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
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Podocarpus macrophyllus var. makiSynonyms
- Nageia corrugata
- Podocarpus macrophyllus var. chinensis
- Margbensonia maki
- Podocarpus macrophyllus var. appressus
- Podocarpus macrophyllus subsp. maki
- Podocarpus flagelliformis
- Nageia macrophylla var. maki
- Podocarpus chinensis var. appressus
- Podocarpus makoyi
- Podocarpus corrugatus
- Podocarpus chinensis
- Podocarpus chinensis var. wardii
- Podocarpus appressus
- Margbensonia chinensis
- Nageia appressa
- Nageia flagelliformis
- Nageia chinensis
- Podocarpus chinensis subsp. wardii
- Podocarpus chinensis var. argenteus
- Podocarpus chinensis var. aureus
- Myrica esquirolii
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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Podolactone D | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Podolactone D
- 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.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cytotoxic
- Journal of natural products