Pentanema montanum
Pentanema montanum, commonly known as Mountain Penta, is a resilient medicinal herb native to high-altitude ecosystems. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it has been used traditionally to treat inflammatory ailments and respiratory issues. Modern pharmacology continues to explore its unique phytochemical profile for developing novel therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Pentanema montanum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation falls under the genus Pentanema.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pentanema | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Pentaema montanum, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as mountain pentaema, while in German, it is known as Berg-Pentaema. Additionally, in French, the species is called pentaema des montagnes.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse presence across several regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its range extends into the mountainous landscapes of Switzerland. Moving toward the western coast, it can be found throughout Southwestern Europe, specifically in France, Portugal, and Spain. Additionally, the species is distributed across Southeastern Europe, where it inhabits parts of Italy. Together, these locations highlight a broad geographical footprint spanning from the Alps to the Mediterranean.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
Activities
Pentanema montanum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |