Lycopodium complanatum
Lycopodium complanatum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Lycopodium complanatum, is a creeping clubmoss frequently utilized in traditional medicine. Often referred to as "flat-leaved clubmoss," this plant contains unique alkaloids and bioactive compounds. It is primarily studied for its potential therapeutic properties in treating various ailments, highlighting its significance in ethnobotanical research.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Lycopodium complanatumDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented within the territories of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Moving southward into Middle Europe, the species can also be found in Austria. These locations highlight its preference for the diverse climates found across these northern and central latitudes. Consequently, its geographical range spans from the Scandinavian Peninsula down to the Alpine regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | 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 |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lycopodium complanatum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Lycopodine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Lycopodine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Lycopodine
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Lycopodium complanatum has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Paralytic, Peristaltic, Uterocontractant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Paralytic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Peristaltic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Uterocontractant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| alkaloid fractions (AFs) | Folia neuropathologica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |