Montanoa hibiscifolia
Tree daisy
Montanoa hibiscifolia, commonly known as the "tree hibiscus," is a significant medicinal shrub native to Mexico. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally utilized to treat inflammation, wounds, and digestive issues. Modern research continues to explore its bioactive compounds for potential therapeutic applications in holistic medicine.
- Scientific name: Montanoa hibiscifolia
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
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, it is identified by its genus name, Montanoa, and its species name, hibiscifolia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Montanoa | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Montanoa hibiscifolia, is referred to by several different common names depending on the region and linguistic context. In English, it is frequently called the tree daisy, though it is sometimes documented with alternative spellings such as tree-daisy or treedaisy. It is also recognized as the Mexican tree-daisy, reflecting its geographic origins, and is occasionally referred to as the Anzac flower.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | tree daisy | Wikidata |
| en | tree-daisy | Wikidata |
| en | treedaisy | Wikidata |
| en | Mexican tree-daisy | Wikidata |
| en | Anzac flower | Wikidata |
| en | Anzac-flower | Wikidata |
| en | mallow-leaf Montanoa | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range extending across several distinct regions. In South Tropical Africa, it can be found growing within Zimbabwe. Its presence is also well-documented throughout Southern Africa, specifically within the Cape Provinces and the Northern Provinces. Additionally, the species inhabits the KwaZulu-Natal region of Southern Africa. Finally, its distribution reaches the Western Indian Ocean, where it is located on the island of Mauritius.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| South-Central Pacific | Society Is. | WCVP |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
Chemicals
Montanoa hibiscifolia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 16 alpha-hydroxy-ent-kauran-19-oic acid, methyl ester.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 16 alpha-hydroxy-ent-kauran-19-oic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl ester | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |