Lycopodiella cernua
Lycopodiella cernua, commonly known as the clubmoss fern, is a distinctive herbaceous plant valued in traditional herbal medicine. Known for its unique spore-bearing structures, it contains bioactive compounds studied for their therapeutic potential. This resilient species serves as a vital subject in ethnobotany and natural pharmacology research.
- Scientific name: Lycopodiella cernua
- Family: Lycopodiaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 Lycopodiidae and the order Lycopodiales, falling into the family Lycopodiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Lycopodiella.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Lycopodiidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lycopodiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lycopodiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lycopodiella | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several distinct regions of the Atlantic and Mediterranean. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is documented in Portugal. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, the species can be found in Sicilia. Furthermore, it occupies several islands within the Macaronesia region, including the Azores and Madeira. Its range also extends to the Cape Verde islands within the same Macaronesian archipelago.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Azores | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
Activities
Lycopodiella cernua has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Neuroprotective, Xanthine-Oxidase-Inhibitor.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Xanthine-Oxidase-Inhibitor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lycopodiella cernua has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cognitive impairment, cognitive impairments.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cognitive impairment | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cognitive impairments | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |