Maesa macrophylla
Maesa macrophylla · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Maesa macrophylla, scientifically known as Maesa macrophylla, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to Southeast Asian rainforests. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional herbal medicine to treat various ailments. This species offers significant pharmacological potential for modern drug discovery and holistic wellness.
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Maesa Tomentosa · Baeobotrys Bogota · 2 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Maesa macrophyllaSynonyms
- Maesa tomentosa
- Baeobotrys bogota
- Baeobotrys macrophylla
- Baeobotrys tomentosa
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.
| 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 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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Maesa macrophylla, utilizes its large, prominent leaf as the primary part for medicinal applications. The leaf is characterized by its broad shape and distinct texture, containing the specific bioactive compounds required for its therapeutic properties. In traditional practices, the leaf is often the most crucial component harvested for preparing remedies or extracts.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Coumarins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Steroids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Coumarins
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
Flavonoids
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
Saponins
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
Steroids
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
Tannins
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
Terpenes
- 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.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ethanolic leaf extracts | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |