Angiopteris caudatiformis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Angiopteris crassiuscula
• Angiopteris magna
• Angiopteris majuscula
• Angiopteris megaphylla
• Angiopteris multijuga
• Angiopteris nuda
• Angiopteris vasta

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized into the subclass Marattiidae and the order Marattiales, falling under the family Marattiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Angiopteriis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in Asia. In China, its presence is documented within the South-Central and Southeast territories. Moving into the Indo-China region, the species can also be found in Myanmar. Additionally, the plant is known to inhabit various parts of Vietnam. These locations collectively define the natural range of Angiopteris caudatiformis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Angiopteris caudatiformis is characterized by its distinct growth habit and structural composition, most notably being a non-woody plant. As a member of the Marattiaceae family, it typically exhibits large, fleshy, and succulent-like structures rather than the lignified tissues found in woody species. The plant features massive, deeply divided fronds that emerge from a thick, creeping rhizome, which serves as the primary anchoring and nutrient-storing organ. The architecture of the foliage is characterized by a complex branching pattern, often leading to a caudate or tail-like appearance in the leaf shape, which informs its specific epithet. The stipes are robust and fleshy, lacking true woodiness, and the overall vegetative structure is designed to thrive in high-humidity, shaded environments through the expansion of large, photosynthetic surface areas.

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Angiopteris caudatiformis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include rhizome.

Rhizome

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Angiopteris caudatiformis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include OSMUNDALIN, Osmundalactone.

OSMUNDALIN

1. Journal of natural products

Osmundalactone

1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Angiopteris caudatiformis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Cytotoxic

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Angiopteris caudatiformis has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include rhizome.

Rhizome

1. Journal of natural products