Dryopteris blanfordii subsp. nigrosquamosa
Dryopteris blanfordii subsp. nigrosquamosa, commonly known as a subspecies of the Blanford's fern, is a distinctive medicinal plant found in specific montane habitats. Characterized by its dark, scale-like structures, it holds significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally utilized in various regional practices for its unique bioactive properties and therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Dryopteris blanfordii subsp. nigrosquamosa
- 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 the family Polypodiaceae, it is classified under the genus Dryopteris. Specifically, it is identified as the subspecies nigrosquamosa of Dryopteris blanfordiii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae | WCVP |
| Order | Polypodiales | WCVP |
| Family | Polypodiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dryopteris | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Dryopteris blanfordii subsp. nigrosquamosa, is identified by several Chinese common names depending on the linguistic convention used. In Chinese (zh), it is referred to as 黑鳞西域鳞毛蕨, a designation that is also applied in Simplified Chinese (zh-hans) and specifically within mainland China (zh-cn) as 黑鳞西域鳞毛蕨.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 黑鳞西域鳞毛蕨 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 黑鳞西域鳞毛蕨 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 黑鳞西域鳞毛蕨 | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Dryopteris blanfordii subsp. nigrosquamosa, is a fern species where the primary medicinal and structural importance lies in its rhizomes. These underground stems serve as the plant's nutrient storage center and are characterized by the presence of dark, scale-like structures that give the subspecies its distinctive name. In various traditional medicinal contexts, the rhizomes of such ferns are often the specific parts harvested for their bioactive compounds, as they contain the concentrated chemical constituents necessary for therapeutic use.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |