Montanoa tomentosa
Montanoa tomentoza, commonly known as the "fever plant," is a perennial shrub native to the mountainous regions of Mexico. Renowned in traditional medicine, its leaves are frequently utilized for their potent anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties, helping to alleviate fevers, reduce swelling, and treat various inflammatory conditions naturally.
- Scientific name: Montanoa tomentosa
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Northern America
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. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 tomentoza, is recognized by various names depending on the linguistic context. In Persian, it is referred to as منتانوا تمنتسا, while in Japanese, it is known as モンタノア・トメントーザ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | منتانوا تمنتسا | Wikidata |
| ja | モンタノア・トメントーザ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Montanoa tomentoza, is native to several diverse regions throughout Mexico. Its distribution spans across the central territories of the country, establishing a presence in Mexico Central. Furthermore, it can be found throughout the northeastern landscapes of Mexico Northeast. The species also inhabits the coastal and inland areas of Mexico Gulf. Finally, its range extends into the western regions of Mexico Northwest and Mexico Southwest.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Montanoa tomentoza, utilizes its various components for medicinal purposes, with a particular focus on its foliage. The fresh leaves are often studied for their specific bioactive properties, while the dry leaves are frequently prepared in traditional remedies to harness their therapeutic potential. By utilizing both the green leaves and the processed dry leaves, practitioners can effectively apply the plant's natural compounds to various healing applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dry leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Montanoa tomentosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include GF.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| GF | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Montanoa tomentosa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Uterotonic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Uterotonic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Montanoa tomentosa has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bleeding, cervical dilatation, contraceptive, oral contraceptive, uterine bleeding.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bleeding | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cervical dilatation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| contraceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oral contraceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| uterine bleeding | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |