Cota altissima
Cota altissima, commonly known as the tall coty, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory conditions, digestive ailments, and skin irritations, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Cota altissima
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Cota, with the species name altissima.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cota | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Cota altissima, is recognized by various regional names depending on the language. In Arabic, it is referred to as كوتا عالية, while in Croatian, it is commonly known as Visoki jarmen, and in Chinese, it is called 高春黄菊.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | كوتا عالية | Wikidata |
| hr | Visoki jarmen | Wikidata |
| zh | 高春黄菊 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found in Belgium. It also inhabits the territories of Germany and Poland. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant extends into Switzerland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |