Athyrium distentifolium
Alpine lady-fern
Athyrium distentifolium, commonly known as the broad-leaved lady fern, is a resilient perennial fern found in moist, shaded habitats. While primarily valued for its ornamental beauty in lush landscapes, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical interest, traditionally utilized in various cultures for its unique properties in holistic herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Athyrium distentifolium
- Family: Aspleniaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically categorized within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Polypodiinae. It is further classified under the order Polypodiales and the family Aspleniaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is established within the genus Athyrium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae | WCVP |
| Order | Polypodiales | WCVP |
| Family | Aspleniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Athyrium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Athyrium distentifolium, is recognized by several different common names depending on the region and language. In French, it is referred to as Athyrium des Alpes, while in Czech, it is called papratka horská. Its Finnish name is tunturihiihenporras, and in Icelandic, it is known as Þúsundblaðarós. Additionally, in Polish, the species is commonly called wielec alpejski.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Athyrium des Alpes | Wikidata |
| cs | papratka horská | Wikidata |
| fi | tunturihiirenporras | Wikidata |
| is | Þúsundblaðarós | Wikidata |
| pl | Wietlica alpejska | Wikidata |
| ru | Кочедыжник расставленнолистный | Wikidata |
| sv | Fjällbräken | Wikidata |
| nb | Fjellburkne | Wikidata |
| cy | Rhedynen-Fair Alpaidd | Wikidata |
| be | Athyrium alpestre | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Finland and Sweden. Additionally, its presence extends to the territories of Norway and Iceland. The species is also documented to inhabit various areas within Great Britain. Together, these locations define the northern reaches of its known range.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Athyrium distentifolium has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-hydroxybenzoic acid, caffeic acid, coumaric acid, kaempferol, luteolin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-hydroxybenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protocatechuic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |