Lantana montevidensis
Lantana montevidensis, commonly known as trailing lantana, is a versatile evergreen perennial prized for its vibrant purple blooms. While primarily ornamental, this hardy plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Historically, various cultures have utilized its leaves and stems in traditional remedies to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues.
- Scientific name: Lantana montevidensis
- Family: Verbenaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Verbenaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Lantana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Verbenaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lantana | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several diverse regions of the world. In Southwestern Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Spain. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, its presence is also noted in Italy. The species extends to the Macaronesian islands, specifically inhabiting the Azores. Finally, its range reaches the Indian Subcontinent in Bangladesh and extends to New Zealand North in New Zealand.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Azores | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand North | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand South | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Fiji | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | New Caledonia | WCVP |
| South-Central Pacific | Society Is. | WCVP |
| Northwestern Pacific | Marianas | WCVP |
Activities
Lantana montevidensis has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antipyretic, Antitumor, Carminative, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Carminative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lantana montevidensis has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, antipyretic, cancer, respiratory system infections.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| respiratory system infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |