Dryopteris blanfordii subsp. nigrosquamosa
Dryopteris blanfordii subsp. nigrosquamosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Dryopteris blaofordii subsp. nigrosquamosa, is a unique fern subspecies valued in traditional ethnobotany. Renowned for its distinct dark scales, this plant holds significant medicinal potential. Often utilized in regional herbal practices, it serves as a fascinating subject for studying natural bioactive compounds and therapeutic applications.
- Family
- Polypodiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Rhizome
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Dryopteris Gongboensis · Dryopteris Blanfordii Subsp. Gongboensis · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dryopteris blanfordii subsp. nigrosquamosaSynonyms
- Dryopteris gongboensis
- Dryopteris blanfordii subsp. gongboensis
- Dryopteris gushaingensis
- Dryopteris nigrosquamosa
- Dryopteris sublaeta
Sources: Wikidata
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 the family Polypodiaceae, it is classified under the genus Dryopteris. Specifically, it is identified as the subspecies nigrosquamosa of Dryopteris blanfordiii.
| 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 specific geographical distribution across several key regions in East Asia. It can be found growing within the South-Central areas of China. Additionally, its range extends into the North-Central parts of the country. The species is also documented to inhabit the high-altitude landscapes of Tibet. Together, these locations define the natural habitat for this particular subspecies.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China North-Central |
| China | Tibet |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Dryopteris blanfordii subsp. nigrosquamosa has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include rhizome.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Rhizome | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Rhizome
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
Chemicals
Dryopteris blanfordii subsp. nigrosquamosa has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Desmethoxymatteucinol, Matteucinol, Matteuorienate A, Matteuorienate C, Polydotin Peceid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Desmethoxymatteucinol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Matteucinol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Matteuorienate A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Matteuorienate C | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Polydotin Peceid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arbutin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Desmethoxymatteucinol
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
Matteucinol
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
Matteuorienate A
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
Matteuorienate C
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
Polydotin Peceid
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
arbutin
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
Preparations
Dryopteris blanfordii subsp. nigrosquamosa has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include botanical extracts, extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Botanical extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Botanical extracts
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Extract
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica