Montanoa speciosa
Montanoa speciosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Montanoa speciosa, is a remarkable shrub native to Mexico. Commonly referred to as "Tree Daisy," this plant is highly valued in traditional medicine for its potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, ranging from digestive issues to menstrual discomfort.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Eriocoma Speciosa
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Montanoa speciosaSynonyms
- Eriocoma speciosa
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Montanoa speciosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and the genus Montanoa.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Montanoa |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions within Mexico. Specifically, it can be found throughout Mexico Central, the Southwest, and the Southeast. Its presence also extends southward into the territory of Central America. Within this region, it is documented to grow in Belize. Additionally, the species is known to inhabit the country of El Salvador.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast |
| Central America | Belize |
| Central America | El Salvador |
| Central America | Honduras |
| Central America | Nicaragua |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Montanoa speciosa is characterized by a growth form categorized as a tree, exhibiting a robust and woody structure. As a terrestrial plant, it does not occupy aquatic or semiaquatic habitats, nor does it function as an epiphyte. The species is entirely self-supporting, lacking the climbing or liana-like tendencies found in vines, and it maintains an independent biological existence without behaving as a parasite.
- Aquatic :
- terrestrial
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Growth form :
- tree
- Parasite :
- independent
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Montanoa speciosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Encelin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Encelin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Encelin
- Planta medica