Adiantum capillus-veneris
Adiantum capillus-venetum, commonly known as Maidenhair fern, is a delicate, moisture-loving plant cherished for its fine, dark stems and lush foliage. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this species holds significant ethnobotanical importance, traditionally utilized in various cultures for its perceived medicinal properties, particularly in treating respiratory ailments and skin conditions.
- Scientific name: Adiantum capillus-veneris
- Family: Pteridaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Adiantum capillus-veneris, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Polypodiinae under the order Polypodiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Pteridaceae and the genus Adiantum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae | WCVP |
| Order | Polypodiales | WCVP |
| Family | Pteridaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Adiantum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Adiantum capillus-venaticum, exhibits a specific geographical presence across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its distribution can be identified within the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species is also found in the country of Austria. Additionally, the plant inhabits parts of Belgium within the central European landscape. Finally, its range extends through the Czech-Slovak region, completing its documented distribution.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
Chemicals
Adiantum capillus-veneris has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, Kudzuisoflavone A, Miquelianin, Protopseudohypericin, Rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Kudzuisoflavone A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Miquelianin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Protopseudohypericin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Adiantum capillus-veneris has 14 reported activities identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antiobesity, Analgesic, Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiobesity | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Adiantum capillus-veneris has 18 reported medicinal uses identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include urolithiasis, wound healing, COVID-19, Marburg virus, analgesic.
- Total uses
- 18
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| urolithiasis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COVID-19 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Marburg virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anti-asthmatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiarrheal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |