Chiliadenus montanus
Chiliadenus montanus, commonly known as the mountain chiliadenus, is a rare medicinal plant native to specific highland ecosystems. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to treat inflammatory conditions and support digestive health, offering significant potential for contemporary pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Chiliadenus montanus
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following its subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Chiliadenus, which encompasses the species Chiliadenus montanus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chiliadenus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Chiliadenus montanus, is known by the common name كتيلة جبلية in Arabic.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | كتيلة جبلية | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across several distinct regions. In Northern Africa, its presence is documented within the borders of Egypt. It is also found across parts of Western Asia, specifically in Palestine and the Sinai region. The distribution extends into the Arabian Peninsula, where it can be located in Saudi Arabia. Finally, its reach encompasses the Indian Subcontinent, with recorded sightings in Pakistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Chiliadenus montanus, is primarily utilized for its therapeutic properties through the use of its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which include the stems, leaves, and flowers, contain the active medicinal compounds necessary for its traditional applications. When harvesting for medicinal purposes, collectors focus on these aerial parts to ensure the concentration of bioactive constituents is at its peak.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Chiliadenus montanus has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5,7,4'-trihydroxy-3,6,3'-trimethoxyflavone, 5,7-dihydroxy -3,3',4'-trimethoxyflavone, 5,7-dihydroxy-3,3',4'-trimethoxyflavone, Alloaromadendrene, Bonanzin.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5,7,4'-trihydroxy-3,6,3'-trimethoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5,7-dihydroxy -3,3',4'-trimethoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5,7-dihydroxy-3,3',4'-trimethoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alloaromadendrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bonanzin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chrysosplenol-D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cryptomeridiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Intermedeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis-Myrtanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaceidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Chiliadenus montanus has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Hypoglycemic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Chiliadenus montanus has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include oxidative stress, breast cancer, liver cancer, tumor.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oxidative stress | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |