Maesa macrophylla

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Maesa tomentosa
• Baeobotrys bogota
• Baeobotrys macrophylla
• Baeobotrys tomentosa

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae. As a member of the order Ericales and the family Primulaceae, it is classified under the genus Maesa. Specifically, the species is identified as Maesa macrophyllia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range spread across several distinct regions of Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the East Himalaya. Its distribution also extends into the mountainous terrains of Nepal. Furthermore, the species is located within the Malesia region, specifically in Malaya. These diverse locations highlight the varied ecological niches occupied by the species.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Maesa macrophylla is characterized by its specific distribution within montane ecosystems, where it occupies a distinct vertical niche. This species is found across an elevational range that spans from a minimum of 600 m AMSL to a maximum of 1700 m AMSL. This altitudinal gradient suggests that the plant is adapted to the varying environmental conditions found in mid-to-high elevation tropical or subtropical landscapes, likely thriving in habitats that provide the specific moisture, temperature, and light regimes typical of these altitude zones.

Elevational range max:

1700 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

600 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Maesa macrophylla is characterized by a woody structure and a growth form classified as a shrub. This plant exhibits a self-supporting climbing habit, distinguishing its structural development from obligatory or facultative climbers. Furthermore, it is a terrestrial species, growing in soil rather than as an epiphyte.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

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

Leaf

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Chemicals

Maesa macrophylla has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Coumarins, Flavonoids, Saponins, Steroids, Tannins.

Coumarins

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Flavonoids

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Saponins

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Steroids

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Tannins

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Terpenes

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Activities

Maesa macrophylla has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.

Anticancer

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Preparations

Maesa macrophylla has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanolic leaf extracts.

Ethanolic leaf extracts

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine