Athyrium monomachii
Athyrium monomachii, commonly known as the Monomachy fern, is a distinctive plant native to specific montane regions. While primarily valued by botanists for its unique morphology, its traditional uses in folk medicine highlight its potential therapeutic properties, offering intriguing possibilities for further pharmacological study and natural healing practices.
- Scientific name: Athyrium monomachii
- Family: Aspleniaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Polypodiinae and the order Polypodiales, it is a member of the family Aspleniaceae. Its specific taxonomic placement is defined by the genus Athyrium, specifically the species Athyrium monomachii.
| 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 monomachii, is referred to by the common name 东北蹄盖蕨 in Chinese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 东北蹄盖蕨 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution primarily concentrated across various regions of Siberia. Within this vast territory, it can be found growing in the Altay mountains. The species also inhabits the areas of Buryatiya and Chita. Furthermore, its presence extends into the Irkutsk region. Finally, the plant is documented to grow within the Krasnoyarsk territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kamchatka | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Magadan | WCVP |
Activities
Athyrium monomachii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |