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Azolla imbricata

Azolla imbricata · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Azolla imbricata, scientifically known as Azolla imbricata, is a remarkable aquatic fern valued for its significant medicinal and ecological properties. Renowned for its ability to fix nitrogen, it serves as a nutrient-rich resource in traditional healing and sustainable agriculture, offering potential therapeutic benefits for various human health conditions.

Family
Salviniaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Azolla Pinnata Var. Imbricata · Salvinia Imbricata · 4 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Azolla imbricata

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Polypodiinae, it is organized under the order Salviniales and the family Salviniaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Azolla.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Polypodiinae
Order Salviniales
Family Salviniaceae
Genus Azolla

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is widely distributed across several key regions within East Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central areas as well as throughout the Manchuria region. It can also be found growing in the North-Central parts of the country. Furthermore, its range extends into the Southeast portion of China. Finally, this species is documented to inhabit the island nation of Japan.

Region Area
China China South-Central
China Manchuria
China China North-Central
China China Southeast
Eastern Asia Japan
Eastern Asia Korea
Eastern Asia Nansei-shoto
Eastern Asia Taiwan
Indian Subcontinent Assam
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Azolla imbricata has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Chromones, Coumarins, Fatty acids, Flavonoids, Lignans.

Chemicals reported in Azolla imbricata
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Chromones 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Coumarins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fatty acids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Lignans 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Chromones

  1. Journal of chromatography. A

Coumarins

  1. Journal of chromatography. A

Fatty acids

  1. Journal of chromatography. A

Flavonoids

  1. Journal of chromatography. A

Lignans

  1. Journal of chromatography. A

Activities

Azolla imbricata has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Activities reported in Azolla imbricata
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Journal of chromatography. A