Drynaria bonii
Drynaria bonii, commonly known as the basket fern, is a distinctive epiphytic plant celebrated for its unique rhizome structure. Beyond its ornamental appeal, this species holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Traditionally, various parts of the plant are utilized in herbal medicine to treat ailments ranging from inflammation to digestive issues.
- Scientific name: Drynaria bonii
- Family: Polypodiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Polypodiinae. Within the order Polypodiales and family Polypodiaceae, it is classified under the genus Drynaria. Specifically, Drynaria bonii is a member of this unique botanical lineage.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae | WCVP |
| Order | Polypodiales | WCVP |
| Family | Polypodiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Drynaria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Drynaria bonii, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is identified as 团叶槲蕨 (zh), 团叶槲蕨 (zh-hans), and 团叶槲蕨 (zh-cn), while in Thai, it is commonly called กระแตไต่ไม้ใบมน (th).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 团叶槲蕨 | Wikidata |
| th | กระแตไต่ไม้ใบมน | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 团叶槲蕨 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 团叶槲蕨 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range spanning across parts of East and South Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan regions. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is also found in the Assam area. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the East Himalaya mountain range. Together, these locations define the natural habitat where Drynaria bonii can be located.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Drynaria bonii has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4'-hydroxy-7-methoxyflavan, indole-3-carboxylic acid, kaempferol, protocatechuic acid, triphyllol.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 4'-hydroxy-7-methoxyflavan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| indole-3-carboxylic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protocatechuic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triphyllol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| uracil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Drynaria bonii has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bone fractures, osteoporosis, tinnitus.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bone fractures | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osteoporosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tinnitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |