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Aspidopterys tomentosa var. tomentosa

Aspidopterys tomentosa var. tomentosa · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

scientifically known as Aspidopterys tomentoza var. tomentoza, is a distinctive medicinal fern native to Southeast Asian rainforests. Valued in traditional herbal practices, this plant is frequently utilized for its purported therapeutic properties, particularly in treating skin ailments and promoting wound healing through its unique bioactive botanical compounds.

Family
Malpighiaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Aspidopterys Tomentosa Var. Obcordata · Aspidopterys Concava Var. Helferiana · 6 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Aspidopterys tomentosa var. tomentosa

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, it is specifically situated in the family Malpighiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Aspidopterys as the variety tomentosa.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Malpighiales
Family Malpighiaceae
Genus Aspidopterys

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several distinct ecological regions in Asia. Within China, its range extends through the South-Central provinces and reaches the tropical island of Hainan. In the Indian Subcontinent, it is documented in both the Assam region and throughout Bangladesh. The species also inhabits parts of Indo-China, specifically including the Andaman Islands. Consequently, its distribution spans a diverse array of habitats from mainland territories to remote island chains.

Region Area
China China South-Central
China Hainan
Indian Subcontinent Assam
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh
Indo-China Andaman Is.
Indo-China Cambodia
Indo-China Laos
Indo-China Myanmar
Indo-China Thailand
Indo-China Vietnam

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Aspidopterys tomentosa var. tomentosa has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include COMPOUND 6, COMPOUND 9, Compound 1, Compound 2, Compound 3.

Chemicals reported in Aspidopterys tomentosa var. tomentosa
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
COMPOUND 6 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
COMPOUND 9 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Compound 1 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Compound 2 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Compound 3 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Compound 5 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Compound-4 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

COMPOUND 6

  1. Fitoterapia

COMPOUND 9

  1. Fitoterapia

Compound 1

  1. Fitoterapia

Compound 2

  1. Fitoterapia

Compound 3

  1. Fitoterapia

Compound 5

  1. Fitoterapia

Compound-4

  1. Fitoterapia

Activities

Aspidopterys tomentosa var. tomentosa has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytoprotective.

Activities reported in Aspidopterys tomentosa var. tomentosa
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cytoprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Cytoprotective

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Aspidopterys tomentosa var. tomentosa has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Dai medicine.

Preparations reported for Aspidopterys tomentosa var. tomentosa
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Dai medicine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Dai medicine

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)