Maesa balansae
Maesa balansae, commonly known as a vital medicinal herb, holds significant importance in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and pharmacological potential is essential for exploring its contributions to natural medicine and wellness.
- Scientific name: Maesa balansae
- Family: Primulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Primulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Maesa | 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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
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.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| maesabalide III | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maesabalide IV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Maesa balansae has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leishmania donovani, Leishmania infantum, leishmaniasis.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leishmania donovani | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leishmania infantum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leishmaniasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |