Hemionitis farinosa
Hemionitis farinosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Hemionitis farinosa, is a resilient perennial herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Often found in arid, rocky terrains, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its unique phytochemical properties. Its ability to thrive in harsh environments makes it a subject of significant ethnobotanical interest.
- Family
- Pteridaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Fronds
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Aleuritopteris Farinosa · Aleuritopteris Decursiva · 26 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Hemionitis farinosaSynonyms
- Aleuritopteris farinosa
- Aleuritopteris decursiva
- Aleuritopteris vandervekenii
- Aleuritopteris argyrophylla
- Aleuritopteris aethiopica
- Pteris decursiva
- Aleuritopteris peruviana
- Aleuritopteris flava
- Aleuritopteris centrafricana
- Aleuritopteris leptophylla
- Aleuritopteris longifrons
- Hemionitis argyrophylla
- Hemionitis chihuahuaensis
- Hemionitis decursiva
- Hemionitis aethiopica
- Hemionitis vandervekenii
- Cheilanthes argyrophylla
- Cheilanthes farinosa
- Cheilanthes chihuahuaensis
- Allosorus argyrophyllus
- Allosorus farinosus
- Cassebeera farinosa
- Cheilanthes afra
- Pteris argyrophylla
- Pteris farinosa
- Aleuritopteris afra
- Aleuritopteris chihuahuaensis
- Aleuritopteris mexicana
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 Pteridaceae and falls under the genus Hemionitis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae | WCVP |
| Order | Polypodiales | WCVP |
| Family | Pteridaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hemionitis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse distribution pattern spanning across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in both Nigeria and Sierra Leone. The species also extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it can be found in Burundi and Cameroon. Additionally, its range includes the specific coastal area of the Gulf of Guinea Islands. These locations highlight the plant's ability to inhabit various tropical environments across the western and central zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Hemionitis farinosa, is a type of fern characterized by its distinct structural anatomy. The primary visible component consists of its fronds, which are the large, leaf-like structures that facilitate photosynthesis. These fronds are typically divided and may exhibit a characteristic dusty or farinaceous coating on their undersides, a feature that gives the species its name. Together with the rhizome and the sori located on the fronds, these parts work in unison to support the plant's growth and reproductive cycle.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fronds | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hemionitis farinosa has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROGENIC ACID, RUTIN, caffeic acid.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| CHLOROGENIC ACID | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| RUTIN | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| methanol extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol fraction | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| water extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |