Hyptis monticola
Hyptis monticola, commonly known as a medicinal herb in various tropical regions, is a plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Belonging to the Asteraceae family, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for pharmacological research into its bioactive compounds and healing benefits.
- Scientific name: Hyptis monticola
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Hyptis monticola, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Hyptis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hyptis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily recognized for its specific presence within the South American continent. Its geographical distribution is concentrated specifically within the nation of Brazil. More precisely, the species can be found growing in the Southeast region of the country. This localized habitat suggests that the plant is adapted to the particular environmental conditions of that area. Therefore, its natural occurrence is limited to this particular Brazilian territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hyptis monticola has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include naringenin, pinocembrin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pinocembrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |