Huperzia crispata
Huperzia crispata, commonly known as the spiked firmoss, is a primitive clubmoss valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its high concentration of huperzine A, this plant serves as a potent acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. It is widely studied for its neuroprotective properties and potential in treating cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.
- Scientific name: Huperzia crispata
- Family: Lycopodiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Lycopodiidae. Within the order Lycopodiales, it is classified under the family Lycopodiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Huperzia, specifically as the species Huperzia crispata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Lycopodiidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lycopodiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lycopodiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Huperzia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Huperzia crispata, is recognized by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 皱边石杉 (zh), 皱边石杉 (zh-cn), or 皺邉石杉 (zh-tw), while it is also commonly called 皱边石松 (zh) and 岩石松 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 皱边石杉 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 皱边石杉 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 皺邉石杉 | Wikidata |
| zh | 皱边石松 | Wikidata |
| zh | 岩石松 | Wikidata |
| zh | 皱边石杉 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific regional presence within the territory of China. Its geographical distribution is primarily concentrated in the South-Central regions of the country. Additionally, it can be found growing across various parts of China Southeast. These two distinct areas define the known natural range of the species. Therefore, its habitat is limited to these particular southern and central provinces.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Huperzia crispata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Hup A, huperzine A.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hup A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| huperzine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Huperzia crispata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's diseases.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |