Botrychium ternatum
Sceptridium ternatum
Botrychium ternatum, commonly known as three-flowered moonwort, is a delicate, inconspicuous fern found in woodland habitats. Distinguished by its unique trifoliate leaf structure and tiny, inconspicuous flowers, this ancient species relies on complex fungal relationships in the soil to thrive, playing a vital role in forest ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Botrychium ternatum
- Family: Ophioglossaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized into the subclass Ophioglossidae and the order Ophioglossales, falling under the family Ophioglossaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Botrychium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Ophioglossidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ophioglossales | WCVP |
| Family | Ophioglossaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Botrychium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Botrychium ternatum, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In Chinese, it is commonly called 大阴地蕨 or 阴地蕨, while in Taiwan, the traditional character variant 大陰地蕨 or 大羽陰地蕨 is utilized. Additionally, in Japanese, it is known as フユノハナワラビ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 大阴地蕨 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 大陰地蕨 | Wikidata |
| ja | フユノハナワラビ | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 大羽陰地蕨 | Wikidata |
| zh | 阴地蕨 | Wikidata |
| zh | 一朵云 | Wikidata |
| en | Sceptridium ternatum | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several key regions in East Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is specifically noted on the island of Sakhalin. Within China, the species is widely distributed across the Manchuria region. It can also be found throughout the North-Central areas of the country. Finally, the distribution extends further south into the South-Central and Southeast provinces of China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Kazan-retto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
Activities
Botrychium ternatum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiasthmatic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiasthmatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |