Japanese Maesa
Maesa japonica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Japanese Maesa, scientifically known as Maesa japonica, is a versatile medicinal plant cherished in traditional herbal practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it offers significant therapeutic potential in treating various ailments. This resilient species serves as a vital natural resource for holistic wellness and modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Japanese Maesa
- Scientific synonyms
- Maesa Coriacea Var. Gracilis · Doraena Japonica · 11 more
Names
Common Names
- Japanese Maesa
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Maesa japonicaSynonyms
- Maesa coriacea var. gracilis
- Doraena japonica
- Maesa japonica f. gracilis
- Maesa labordei
- Myrsine esquirolii
- Maesa cavaleriei
- Maesa taiheizanensis
- Maesa randaiensis
- Maesa dunniana
- Maesa doraena
- Maesa esquirolii
- Baeobotrys japonica
- Pieris oligodonta
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Ericales. Finally, it is a member of the family Primulaceae and is placed 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 is widely distributed across several key regions in Eastern Asia. Within China, it can be found specifically in the South-Central and Southeast areas. Its range extends further into the East Asian territories of Japan and Korea. Additionally, the species is documented in the Nansei-shotō islands. These locations collectively define the natural geographical footprint of Maeisa japonica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Maesa japonica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Maejaposide A.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Maejaposide A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Maejaposide A
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| methanol extract | Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |