Maesa laxiflora
Maesa laxiflora, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb, is valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Found in tropical ecosystems, this plant contains bioactive compounds utilized in traditional healing practices. Research explores its potential in treating inflammation and oxidative stress, highlighting its importance in modern ethnobotanical and pharmacological studies.
- Scientific name: Maesa laxiflora
- Family: Primulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ericales, it is classified under the family Primulaceae. Finally, its taxonomic placement concludes within 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, known as Maesa laxiflora, exhibits a specific geographical range within the Southeast Asian region. Its natural distribution is primarily concentrated within the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Laos. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit various areas across Vietnam. These locations define the known environmental boundaries for this medicinal plant.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Maesa laxiflora has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include D-galactose, D-glucose, D-glucuronic acid, L-rhamnose.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| D-galactose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-glucuronic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| L-rhamnose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |