Cedrela montana
Cedrela montana, commonly known as the mountain cedar, is a precious medicinal tree native to tropical highland forests. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and respiratory issues. This botanical species remains a vital subject for pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Cedrela montana
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Sapindales and the family Meliaceae. Finally, its taxonomic position is completed by its placement in the genus Cedrela.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Meliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cedrela | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by different common names depending on the language, such as Цедрелa горная in Russian and Cedrela bogotensis in Spanish.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Цедрела горная | Wikidata |
| es | Cedrela bogotensis | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions of the South American continent. In Northern South America, its presence is documented within the borders of Venezuela. Moving toward the western side of the continent, it can be found inhabiting the diverse landscapes of Colombia and Ecuador. The species also extends its range further south through the territories of Peru. Finally, its geographical reach concludes in the western reaches of Bolivia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cedrela montana, utilizes its specialized reproductive structures to ensure the continuation of its species within its natural habitat. The development process begins with the formation of woody fruits, which typically take the form of capsules that protect the developing embryos. Once these capsules reach maturity, they dehisce to release the seeds, which are often equipped to facilitate dispersal and establish new growth in the forest ecosystem.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cedrela montana has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beta-sitosterol, oleanonic acid, photogedunin, stigmasterol.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanonic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| photogedunin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |