Maesopsis eminii
Maesopsis eminii, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in traditional Southeast Asian practices, holds profound pharmacological value. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammation and infections. Understanding its therapeutic potential offers promising insights into modern herbal medicine development.
- Scientific name: Maesopsis eminii
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Rosales and the family Rhamnaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Maesopsis, specifically as the species Maesopsis eminii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rhamnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Maesopsis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Maesopsis eminii, is found across several specific regions within West Tropical Africa. Its distribution includes the country of Benin, where it grows in local ecosystems. It is also documented to occur within the borders of Ghana. Furthermore, the species can be located in Guinea and the Ivory Coast. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant extends into Liberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
Chemicals
Maesopsis eminii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include stigmasterol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |