Thamnosma montana
Thamnosma montana, commonly known as mountain thamnosma, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering a natural approach to holistic health and wellness.
- Scientific name: Thamnosma montana
- Family: Rutaceae
- 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 Sapindales, it is classified under the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Thamnosma, and its specific species name, Thamnosma montana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Thamnosma | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Thamnosma montana, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently called mountain thamnosma, while in Spanish, it is commonly known as thamnosma de monte. In Portuguese, the plant is referred to as thamnosma-de-monte, and in the local context of certain regions, it may also be identified by the name thamnosma-da-montanha.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily found across specific regions of the Southwestern United States. Its distribution includes the desert landscapes of Arizona and California. Additionally, it can be located throughout parts of Nevada and Utah. Moving further south, the species is also present in Northwest Mexico. Consequently, its range spans across these diverse arid territories in North America.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Nevada | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Utah | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Thamnosma montana has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include N-methyl-acridone, Robustine, Skimmianine, acridone, thamnosmonin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| N-methyl-acridone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Robustine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Skimmianine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acridone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thamnosmonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thamontanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |