Meistera aculeata
Meistera acualeaata, commonly known as the "Golden-flowered Meistera," is a distinctive shrub native to the tropical landscapes of Southeast Asia. Renowned for its vibrant, bell-shaped blooms, this medicinal plant is valued in traditional practices for its potential therapeutic properties, offering rich botanical insights into natural healing and biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Meistera aculeata
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Zingiberales and the family Zingiberaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Meistera, specifically as the species Meistera aculeaata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zingiberales | WCVP |
| Family | Zingiberaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Meistera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Meistera acualeaata, is known by several different common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Golden Bush, while in Spanish, it is known as Arbusto de Oro. Moving to other linguistic contexts, it is called Arbusto de Ouro in Portuguese and Bush de Oro in Catalan.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across several regions of Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, it can be found inhabiting the Andaman Islands. Its presence is also well-documented throughout mainland territories, specifically in Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into the Malesia region. One notable location within this area where the plant is found is Jawa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Maluku | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Meisera acualeaata, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, most notably its rhizomes and leaves. The rhizomes, which are the underground modified stems, are often harvested for their potent bioactive compounds and concentrated therapeutic effects. Additionally, the leaves serve as another vital part of the plant, frequently used in traditional remedies due to their specific chemical profiles and nutritional value.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Meistera aculeata has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |