Lagerstroemia balansae
Lagerstroemia balansae · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia balansae, is a significant medicinal plant native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its therapeutic potential, various parts of this species are utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments. Its bioactive compounds offer promising avenues for modern pharmacological research and herbal remedies.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Lagerstroemia balansaeDistribution
This plant, known as Lagerstroemia balansae, exhibits a specific distribution across parts of East and Southeast Asia. In China, its presence is localized to the island of Hainan. The species also extends into the Indo-China region, where it can be found in Cambodia. Furthermore, it is distributed throughout Laos and Myanmar within that same geographical zone. Finally, its range encompasses Thailand, completing its presence across these diverse territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | Hainan |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Lagerstroemia balansae has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem
- Planta medica