Dryopteris sparsa
Dryopteris sparsa, commonly known as the sparse wood fern, is a resilient pteridophyte native to various subtropical and temperate regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, this plant possesses significant therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, making it a valuable subject in ethnobotanical studies and natural pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Dryopteris sparsa
- 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. As a member of the subclass Polypodiinae and the order Polypodiales, it is further categorized into the family Polypodiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is placed 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 widespread distribution across several distinct regions within China. It can be found growing in the diverse environments of China South-Central and China North-Central. Furthermore, its presence extends to the tropical landscapes of Hainan and the lush areas of China Southeast. The species also inhabits the high-altitude terrains of Tibet. Together, these locations highlight the broad geographical range of Dryopteris sparsa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
Activities
Dryopteris sparsa has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dryopteris sparsa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant activity.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant activity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |