Maesa balansae

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ericales, it is further classified under the family Primulaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Maesa.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Maesa balansae, is found within the specific environmental regions of Indo-China. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated across several Southeast Asian nations. Specifically, it can be located within the borders of Cambodia. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout the landscapes of Laos. Finally, its geographical range extends into the territories of Vietnam.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Maesa balansae is characterized by its specific structural growth habit and survival strategies within its ecosystem. According to its morphological classifications, the plant exhibits a dual life form profile, functioning primarily as a phanerophyte, where its buds are elevated well above the ground level on woody stems, allowing it to maintain a persistent presence in its habitat. Additionally, it displays characteristics of a nanophanerophyte, indicating that while it maintains a woody structure, its height is relatively modest compared to larger forest canopy species. This combination of life forms suggests a perennial life cycle where the plant utilizes elevated meristems to navigate environmental stresses, ensuring continuous growth and reproductive potential through its established woody architecture.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Maesa balansae is characterized by its growth habit as a climber, specifically functioning as a self-supporting variety. This climbing mechanism allows the plant to ascend through its own structural integrity or by utilizing surrounding vegetation for support. In terms of its structural composition, the plant exhibits a woody texture, possessing a firm and lignified stem that provides the necessary durability for its climbing lifestyle.

Climber :

self-supporting

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Maesa balansae has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy
2. Journal of medicinal chemistry

Chemicals

Maesa balansae has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Maesabalide III, Maesabalide IV.

Maesabalide III

1. Journal of medicinal chemistry

Maesabalide IV

1. Journal of medicinal chemistry

Medicinal Uses

Maesa balansae has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leishmania donovani, Leishmania infantum, leishmaniasis.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations