Drynaria roosii
Drynarina roosii, commonly known as a medicinal climber, is a significant plant species valued in traditional herbal medicine. Found primarily in tropical regions, it is recognized for its diverse bioactive compounds. Researchers study this plant for its potential therapeutic properties, particularly in treating inflammation and various skin conditions.
- Scientific name: Drynaria roosii
- Family: Polypodiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Polypodiinae, it is further organized under the order Polypodiales and the family Polypodiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is 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 roosii, is known by several different common names depending on the region and language. In Vietnamese, it is referred to as Bổ cốt toái, while in Thai, the plant is called กุกบุยโป้ว. Additionally, in Chinese, it is commonly known as 槲蕨, a name that is used consistently across the zh, zh-tw, and zh-hans language codes.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Bổ cốt toái | Wikidata |
| zh | 槲蕨 | Wikidata |
| th | กุกบุยโป้ว | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 槲蕨 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 槲蕨 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 槲蕨 | Wikidata |
| ko | 떡갈잎고사리 | Wikidata |
| vi | Drynaria fortunei | Wikidata |
| vi | Cốt toái bổ | Wikidata |
| nl | Cốt toái bổ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of East Asia. In mainland China, it can be found throughout the South-Central and Southeast areas. Its range also extends to the tropical island of Hainan. Furthermore, the species is documented in the Nansei-shoto islands of Eastern Asia. Finally, its geographical presence is confirmed in the territory of Taiwan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Drynaria roosii, is valued in traditional medicine, where various underground structures are utilized for their healing properties. The medicinal preparation often involves the use of the rhizoide or the elongated rhizomes that anchor the plant to the substrate. Specifically, the rhizoma Drynariae is frequently cited in pharmacopoeias as the primary part used for decoctions. In some botanical descriptions, the detailed morphology includes the presence of small rhizome scales that protect the growing tips. When preparing dried extracts, practitioners may utilize the dry rhizoma to ensure the stability and potency of the active compounds required for treatment.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 8
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizome | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| rhizomes | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizome scales | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizoma Drynariae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dry rhizoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Drynaria roosii has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, citrinin, naringin, neoeriocitrin, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| citrinin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neoeriocitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Drynaria roosii has 3 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Antiosteoporotic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiosteoporotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Drynaria roosii has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bone fractures, osteoporosis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bone fractures | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osteoporosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |