Lycopodium annotinum
Lycopodium annotatum, commonly known as stag's-horn clubmoss, is a perennial spore-bearing plant found in moist, northern forests. Historically utilized in traditional medicine, it contains alkaloids with diverse biological properties. Today, it is studied for its potential pharmacological applications, particularly regarding its effects on the nervous and digestive systems.
- Scientific name: Lycopodium annotinum
- Family: Lycopodiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Lycopodiidae and the order Lycopodiales, it is a member of the family Lycopodiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Lycopodium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Lycopodiidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lycopodiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lycopodiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lycopodium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across various regions within Northern Europe. Its presence can be observed in the country of Denmark, where it inhabits specific local environments. It also grows throughout the landscapes of Finland and Norway. Furthermore, the species is found in Great Britain and can be located in Iceland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lycopodium annotinum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Coumarins.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |