Dryopteris fragrans
Dryopteris fragrans, commonly known as the fragrant wood fern, is a distinctive pteridophyte valued for its aromatic properties. Characterized by its lush, spreading fronds and unique scent, this plant thrives in moist, shaded environments. It serves as a fascinating subject for botanical study and holds potential in traditional herbalism.
- Scientific name: Dryopteris fragrans
- Family: Polypodiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Polypodiinae and the order Polypodiales, falling into the family Polypodiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Dryopteris.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae | WCVP |
| Order | Polypodiales | WCVP |
| Family | Polypodiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dryopteris | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the northern hemisphere. In Northern Europe, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Finland. Moving toward Eastern Europe, the species can be found throughout North European Russia. Its range extends significantly into Siberia, where it inhabits the Altay region. Furthermore, the plant is documented in the Siberian territories of both Buryatiya and Chitа.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | North European Russia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dryopteris fragrans has 32 reported phytochemicals identified across 33 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include triterpenoids, 1,4,8-trihydroxyanthraquinone, 1,8-dihydroxy-anthraquinone, Albicanol, H2O2.
- Total chemicals
- 32
- Scientific sources
- 33
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| triterpenoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,4,8-trihydroxyanthraquinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-dihydroxy-anthraquinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Albicanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| H2O2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MDA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| O2- | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| albicanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-cadinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aspidin BB | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dryopteris fragrans has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dryopteris fragrans has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant activity, breast cancer, cancer, gastric cancer, lung cancer.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant activity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |