Maesa lanceolata
Maesa lanceolata, commonly known as a vital medicinal herb, holds significant value 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 role in natural wellness and holistic medicine.
- Scientific name: Maesa lanceolata
- Family: Primulaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ericales, it is classified under the family Primulaceae. Its taxonomic identity is finalized within the genus Maesa, specifically as the species Maesa lanceolata.
| 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, Maeassa lanceolata, is primarily found throughout the West Tropical Africa region. Its documented distribution begins in the country of Guinea, where it grows in specific ecological niches. The species also extends its range into Ivory Coast and Liberia, covering significant portions of the West African coastline. Furthermore, its presence is recorded within the borders of Nigeria, representing a key part of its habitat. Finally, the plant's geographical reach is completed by its occurrence in Togo.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
Chemicals
Maesa lanceolata has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include steroids, terpenoids, Maesasaponin I, dihydromaesanin, maesanin.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| steroids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Maesasaponin I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydromaesanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maesanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maesasaponin II | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Maesa lanceolata has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antimutagenic, Antiviral, Disinfectant, Hemolytic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Disinfectant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hemolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Maesa lanceolata has 14 reported medicinal uses identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Herpes simplex virus type 1, anthrax, asthma, backache, elephantiasis.
- Total uses
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Herpes simplex virus type 1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthrax | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| backache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| elephantiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gonorrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| herpes simplex | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| herpes simplex virus type 1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammatory bowel disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |