Zeyheria montana
Zeyheria montana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Zeyheria montana, scientifically known as Zeyheria montana, is a remarkable medicinal plant indigenous to specific African regions. Valued in traditional healing practices, it possesses unique phytochemical properties used to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and therapeutic potential is essential for exploring its significant role in ethnobotanical medicine.
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Spathodea Montana · Jacaranda Quinquefolia · 2 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Zeyheria montanaSynonyms
- Spathodea montana
- Jacaranda quinquefolia
- Zeyheria digitalis
- Bignonia digitalis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Lamiales and the family Bignoniaceae. It is specifically categorized under the genus Zeyheria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Bignoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Zeyheria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of South America. Within the continent, it can be found growing in the country of Bolivia in Western South America. Its presence is also extensively documented throughout various parts of Brazil. Specifically, it inhabits the North, Northeast, Southeast, and West-Central regions of the Brazilian territory. This wide range highlights its ability to adapt to diverse ecological zones across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zeyheria montana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3'-hydroxy-5,7,4'-trimethoxyflavone, 6-Hydroxy-5,7-dimethoxyflavone.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 3'-hydroxy-5,7,4'-trimethoxyflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-Hydroxy-5,7-dimethoxyflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
3'-hydroxy-5,7,4'-trimethoxyflavone
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
6-Hydroxy-5,7-dimethoxyflavone
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
Activities
Zeyheria montana has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antisyphilitic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antisyphilitic | The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Zeyheria montana has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, inflammatory bowel diseases, ulcers.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammatory bowel diseases | The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |