Dryopteris ramosa
Dryopteris ramosa, commonly known as the branched wood fern, is a resilient pteridophyte native to temperate forest ecosystems. Characterized by its unique branching fronds, this medicinal plant has been traditionally utilized in various cultures for its bioactive compounds, offering potential therapeutic benefits in treating inflammation and various skin ailments.
- Scientific name: Dryopteris ramosa
- 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. It is further categorized under the subclass Polypodiinae and the order Polypodiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Polypodiaceae and falls within 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 specific geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. In Western Asia, its presence has been documented in Afghanistan. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found growing in the mountainous terrain of Nepal. It also inhabits various parts of Pakistan within the same subcontinent. Furthermore, the plant is known to be distributed throughout the West Himalaya region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dryopteris ramosa has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, glycosides, saponins, tannins, Germacrene.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Germacrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dryopteris ramosa has 14 reported activities identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antifungal, Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antibiotic.
- Total activities
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibiotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aphrodisiac | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Astringent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dryopteris ramosa has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Analgesic, antibiotic, antioxidant, aphrodisiac, gastric ulcers.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antibiotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aphrodisiac | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stomach ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |