Drynaria quercifolia
Drynaria quercifolia, commonly known as the Oak-leaf Fern, is a distinctive epiphytic plant celebrated for its unique, shield-like foliage. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this species holds significant traditional value in various cultures, where its rhizomes are utilized in folk medicine to treat diverse ailments and promote healing properties.
- Scientific name: Drynaria quercifolia
- Family: Polypodiaceae
- 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 further categorized into the family Polypodiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established within the genus Drynaria.
| 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, Drynaria quercifolia, is known by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Chinese, it is referred to as 栎叶槲蕨 (lì yè hú jué), while in Indonesia, it is commonly called Daun kepala tupai. Its names also vary significantly in Southeast and South Asia, being known as กระแตไต่ไม้ in Thai, ஆட்டுக்கால் கிழங்கு in Tamil, and കിരീടപ്പന്നൽ in Malayalam.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 栎叶槲蕨 | Wikidata |
| id | Daun kepala tupai | Wikidata |
| th | กระแตไต่ไม้ | Wikidata |
| ta | ஆட்டுக்கால் கிழங்கு | Wikidata |
| ml | കിരീടപ്പന്നൽ | Wikidata |
| bcl | Aglaomorpha quercifolia | Wikidata |
| tl | Aglaomorpha quercifolia | Wikidata |
| as | ঢেকীয়া লতা | Wikidata |
| ms | Daun kepala tupai | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 栎叶槲蕨 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several distinct regions. In East Asia, its presence is specifically noted within the Hainan province of China. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found across the vast territories of India and Bangladesh. Furthermore, the species is distributed throughout the specialized ecological zones of Assam. Finally, it also populates the high-altitude landscapes of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Drynaria quercifolia, is often utilized in traditional medicine, where the underground structures play a significant role in its therapeutic applications. Specifically, the rhizome of the plant is harvested and processed to extract its bioactive compounds. For many medicinal preparations, the dried rhizome is used to ensure stability and ease of storage, allowing for the creation of decoctions or powders intended to treat various ailments.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried rhizome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Drynaria quercifolia has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include naringin, Friedelin, beta-amyrin, beta-sitosterol, decanoic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| naringin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Friedelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-amyrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| decanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dodecanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epifriedelinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eriocitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydrogen peroxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| indole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Drynaria quercifolia has 6 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Abortifacient, Antiarthritic, Antibacterial, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abortifacient | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiarthritic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Thrombolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Drynaria quercifolia has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Neisseria gonorrhoeae, arthritis, birth control, gastrointestinal diseases, liver fibrosis.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Neisseria gonorrhoeae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| birth control | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver fibrosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |