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Athyrium · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Lady fern, scientifically known as Athyrium, is a versatile genus of ferns admired for its elegant, feathery fronds. Beyond its ornamental appeal in lush landscapes, various species possess traditional medicinal properties, often utilized in herbal remedies to address inflammatory conditions and promote overall vitality through their unique bioactive compounds.

Family
Aspleniaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Lady Fern · Lady Ferns
Scientific synonyms
Pseudocystopteris · Anisocampium · 8 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Athyrium

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • Frauenfarne
  • Frauenfarn
  • Frauenfarne

French:

  • Fougère-femelle

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Polypodiinae, it is categorized under the order Polypodiales. Finally, it is classified under the family Aspleniaceae and the genus Athyrium.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Polypodiinae
Order Polypodiales
Family Aspleniaceae
Genus Athyrium

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a distinct distribution pattern across several regions within Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark and Finland. The species also extends its range to the island of Iceland. Additionally, its presence is documented in the Faroe Islands, known locally as Føroyar. Finally, this medicinal plant is widely distributed throughout Great Britain.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Føroyar
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Iceland
Northern Europe Ireland
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Activities

Athyrium has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiproliferative, Carminative.

Activities reported in Athyrium
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Anthelmintic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiproliferative 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Carminative 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anthelmintic

  1. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine

Antimicrobial

  1. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine

Antioxidant

  1. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine

Antiproliferative

  1. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine

Carminative

  1. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine

Conditions

Athyrium has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cough, pain, scorpion stings.

Conditions investigated for Athyrium
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Cough 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Pain 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Scorpion stings 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Cough

  1. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine

Pain

  1. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine

Scorpion stings

  1. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine

Preparations

Athyrium has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol extracts.

Preparations reported for Athyrium
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Methanol extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Methanol extracts

  1. Veterinary research