Asplenium ceterach
Asplenium ceterach, commonly known as the Silver-Leaf Fern, is a remarkable medicinal plant cherished in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent antioxidant properties, this botanical treasure is frequently utilized to soothe inflammation and support respiratory health, offering a natural remedy for those seeking holistic wellness through nature.
- Scientific name: Asplenium ceterach
- Family: Aspleniaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Polypodiinae and the order Polypodiales, it is a member of the family Aspleniaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Asplenium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae | WCVP |
| Order | Polypodiales | WCVP |
| Family | Aspleniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Asplenium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Asplenium ceterach, is known by various regional names depending on the language and culture. In Azerbaijan, it is referred to as Aptek sümürgəsi, while in Finnish, it is called hilseraunioinen. It is known as 药蕨 (Yàojué) in Chinese, and in Hungarian, it goes by the name Nyugati pikkelypáfrány. Finally, in Slovenian, the plant is commonly called navadnna slatinka.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| az | Aptek sümürgəsi | Wikidata |
| fi | hilseraunioinen | Wikidata |
| zh | 药蕨 | Wikidata |
| hu | Nyugati pikkelypáfrány | Wikidata |
| sl | navadna slatinka | Wikidata |
| vi | Ceterach officinarum | Wikidata |
| mk | златна папарт | Wikidata |
| sr | Златна папрат | Wikidata |
| kk | Тарақ қырыққұлақ | Wikidata |
| ast | Doradina | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Asplenium ceterach, exhibits a wide-ranging distribution across various parts of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is firmly established within the regions of Great Britain and Ireland. It can also be found growing in the northern territories of Sweden. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is documented to inhabit the landscapes of Austria. Additionally, its geographical reach extends to include parts of Belgium.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Asplenium ceterach has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include malondialdehyde, nitric oxide, superoxide.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malondialdehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nitric oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| superoxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |