Adiantum monochlamys
Adiantum monochlamys, commonly known as the single-flowered maidenhair fern, is a delicate medicinal plant cherished in traditional healing practices. Valued for its unique botanical properties, it is frequently utilized to treat respiratory ailments and skin conditions, offering a natural approach to wellness through its potent, bioactive herbal compounds.
- Scientific name: Adiantum monochlamys
- Family: Pteridaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Polypodiinae and order Polypodiales, it is a member of the family Pteridaceae. Specifically, it is identified by 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Adiantum monochlamys, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Japanese, it is called ハコネシダ, while in Chinese, it is commonly known as 石长生. In Taiwan, the names used are 石長生 and 單蓋鐵線蕨, and it is also identified as 石長生 in the Lzh language.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | ハコネシダ | Wikidata |
| zh | 石长生 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 石長生 | Wikidata |
| lzh | 石長生 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 單蓋鐵線蕨 | Wikidata |
| zh | 单盖铁线蕨 | Wikidata |
| zh | 石長生 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across various regions of East Asia. Its range includes specific areas in China, specifically within the South-Central and Southeast territories. Beyond mainland China, the species is also distributed throughout the islands of Japan and Taiwan. Additionally, its geographical presence extends to the Korean Peninsula. Collectively, these locations define the natural habitat for Adiantum monochlamys.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Activities
Adiantum monochlamys has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Adiantum monochlamys has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |