Zeyheria montana
Zeyheria montana, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub, is a botanical treasure found within African landscapes. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is utilized in traditional healing practices to treat various ailments. Understanding its phytochemical profile is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacological developments.
- Scientific name: Zeyheria montana
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3'-hydroxy-5,7,4'-trimethoxyflavone, 6-hydroxy-5,7-dimethoxyflavone.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3'-hydroxy-5,7,4'-trimethoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-hydroxy-5,7-dimethoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Zeyheria montana has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antisyphilitic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antisyphilitic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Zeyheria montana has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, inflammatory bowel diseases, ulcers.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammatory bowel diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |