Angiopteris fokiensis
Angiopteris fokiensis, commonly known as the Fokiens fern, is a specialized medicinal plant indigenous to specific coastal habitats. Renowned for its unique biochemical properties, it has long been studied for its potential therapeutic applications. Understanding its ecological niche and chemical composition is vital for unlocking its true medicinal value.
- Scientific name: Angiopteris fokiensis
- Family: Marattiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic distinction places it in the subclass Marattiidae and the order Marattiales, specifically within the family Marattiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Angiopteris, which contains the species Angiopteris fokiensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Marattiidae | WCVP |
| Order | Marattiales | WCVP |
| Family | Marattiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Angiopteris | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Angiopteris fokiensis, is known by several common names depending on the region and linguistic context. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 观音座莲 or 广西莲座蕨. Specifically, when using localized characters, it is written as 福建观音座莲 in simplified Chinese (zh-cn) and 福建觀音座蓮 in traditional Chinese (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 福建观音座莲 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 福建观音座莲 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 福建觀音座蓮 | Wikidata |
| zh | 广西莲座蕨 | Wikidata |
| zh | 观音座莲 | Wikidata |
| zh | 峨眉半边莲 | Wikidata |
| zh | 牛蹄劳 | Wikidata |
| zh | 刺柄莲座蕨 | Wikidata |
| zh | 强壮莲座蕨 | Wikidata |
| zh | 马蹄蕨 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of East Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central provinces. Its presence is also documented in the tropical landscape of Hainan. Additionally, the species inhabits the southeastern regions of China. Finally, its geographical range extends further north into Japan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Angiopteris fokiensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include L-tyrosine, alpha-lactose.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| L-tyrosine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-lactose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |