Montanoa speciosa
Montanoa speciosa, commonly known as the "tree daisy," is a remarkable medicinal shrub native to Mexico. Renowned for its potent emmenagogue properties, it has been used traditionally to regulate menstrual cycles and support reproductive health. This versatile plant offers significant ethnobotanical value for its diverse therapeutic potential and healing qualities.
- Scientific name: Montanoa speciosa
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Northern America
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 | 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 speciosa, is referred to by several names depending on the region and language. In Japanese, it is commonly called モンタノア・スぺチョーザ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | モンタノア・スぺチョーザ | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
Chemicals
Montanoa speciosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include encelin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| encelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |