Alsophila nilgirensis
Alsophila nilgirensis, commonly known as a rare medicinal herb, is an endemic species native to the Nilgiri Hills. Valued in traditional healing practices, this plant possesses unique phytochemical properties. Research continues into its potential therapeutic applications, highlighting its significance for biodiversity conservation and the development of natural remedies.
- Scientific name: Alsophila nilgirensis
- Family: Cyatheaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Alsophila nilgirensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Polypodiinae, it is classified under the order Cyatheales. Finally, it is a member of the family Cyatheaceae and is categorized under the genus Alsophila.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae | WCVP |
| Order | Cyatheales | WCVP |
| Family | Cyatheaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Alsophila | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Alsophila nilgirensis, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is referred to as the Nilgiri Alsophil; in Tamil, it is commonly called Nilgiri Alsophil; and in Malayalam, it is known as Nilgiri Alsophil.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Alsophila nilgirensis, possesses a very specific and limited range of occurrence. Its geographical distribution is primarily concentrated within the Indian Subcontinent. More specifically, this medicinal species is found natively only in India. It thrives within certain ecological niches unique to the Indian landscape. Consequently, its presence is restricted to this particular regional territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Activities
Alsophila nilgirensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |