Sideritis montana
Sideritis montana, commonly known as mountain ironwort, is a resilient perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. Renowned for its aromatic, silver-leafed foliage, this plant has long been cherished in traditional medicine. It possesses potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, frequently used to support digestive health and soothe respiratory discomfort.
- Scientific name: Sideritis montana
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Sideritis montana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is situated within the genus Sideritis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sideritis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Sideritis montana, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Finland, it is called vuoriraudakki, while in Germany, it is referred to as Berg-Gleidkraut. In the Scandinavian languages, it is known as sårmynte in Norwegian and sårmynta in Swedish, and in Ukraine, it is called Залізниця гірська.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fi | vuoriraudakki | Wikidata |
| de | Berg-Gliedkraut | Wikidata |
| nb | sårmynte | Wikidata |
| uk | Залізниця гірська | Wikidata |
| sv | Sårmynta | Wikidata |
| da | Bjerg-Kortkrone | Wikidata |
| ar | فزر جبلي | Wikidata |
| cs | hojník horský | Wikidata |
| bg | обикновен миризлив бурен | Wikidata |
| ru | Железница горная | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing throughout the territories of Austria and Germany. Its presence also extends across the Czechia-Slovakia border region. Furthermore, the species is documented within the landscapes of Hungary. Finally, its range reaches into Southwestern Europe, specifically inhabiting the Baleares islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
Activities
Sideritis montana has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihyperglycemic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |