Lepisorus palmatopedatus
Lepisorus palmatopedatus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Lepisorus palmatopedatus, is a unique medicinal fern valued in traditional healing practices. Characterized by its distinctive palm-like foliage, this plant is often utilized for its perceived therapeutic properties. Understanding its botanical profile and traditional applications provides essential insights into the rich biodiversity used in natural medicine worldwide.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Rhizome
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Lepisorus palmatopedatusDistribution
This plant, known scientifically as Lepisorus palmatopedatus, exhibits a specific and localized geographical distribution. Its presence is documented within the diverse ecosystems of East Asia. Specifically, the species is found inhabiting the regions of South-Central China. This particular area provides the necessary environmental conditions required for its natural growth and survival. Consequently, its range remains concentrated within this specific part of the Chinese territory.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Lepisorus palmatopedatus has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include rhizome.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Rhizome | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Rhizome
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Preparations
Lepisorus palmatopedatus has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include rhizome, spores.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Rhizome | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Spores | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Rhizome
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Spores
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials