Acrostichum aureum
Acrostichum aureum, commonly known as the Golden Leather Fern, is a robust tropical plant found in coastal wetlands. Renowned for its striking, leathery fronds, it holds significant ethnobotanical value. Various cultures utilize its extracts for medicinal purposes, traditionally addressing skin ailments, inflammation, and various digestive issues through natural properties.
- Scientific name: Acrostichum aureum
- Family: Pteridaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Polypodiinae. It is further classified under the order Polypodiales and the family Pteridaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is established within the genus Acrostichum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae | WCVP |
| Order | Polypodiales | WCVP |
| Family | Pteridaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Acrostichum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented in several coastal and inland nations within this tropical belt. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territories of Gambia and Ghana. The species is also distributed throughout Guinea and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its geographical range extends into the Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
Chemicals
Acrostichum aureum has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, ferulic acid, flavonoids, kaempferol, p-coumaric acid.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| patriscabratine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tetracosane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Acrostichum aureum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Acrostichum aureum has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Diabetes mellitus, breast cancer, peptic ulcer.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peptic ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |