Narrow Male-fern
Dryopteris affinis subsp. cambrensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Narrow Male-fern, scientifically known as Dryopteris affinis subsp. cambrensis, is a resilient fern prized in traditional herbalism. Renowned for its delicate, feathery fronds, this subspecies is often utilized in folk medicine for its purported anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties, serving as a significant botanical resource in various historical healing practices.
- Family
- Polypodiaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Narrow Male-Fern
- Scientific synonyms
- Dryopteris Cambrensis · Dryopteris Cambrensis Subsp. Cambrensis
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Narrow Male-fern
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dryopteris affinis subsp. cambrensisSynonyms
- Dryopteris cambrensis
- Dryopteris cambrensis subsp. cambrensis
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Polypodiinae and order Polypodiales, it is a member of the family Polypodiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Dryopteris as the subspecies cambrensis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Polypodiaceae |
| Genus | Dryopteris |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is well-documented in Denmark, Norway, Great Britain, and Ireland. Moving southward, the species also extends into Middle Europe. Specifically, it can be found growing within the borders of Austria. Consequently, its range spans from the northern coastal reaches to the central mountain regions.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Hungary |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Dryopteris affinis subsp. cambrensis has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-Hydroxybenzoic acid, Coumaric Acid, caffeic acid, kaempferol, luteolin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Hydroxybenzoic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Coumaric Acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protocatechuic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
3-Hydroxybenzoic acid
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Coumaric Acid
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caffeic acid
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kaempferol
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luteolin
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protocatechuic acid
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quercetin
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