Lycopodium obscurum
Lycopodium obscurum, commonly known as flat clubmoss, is a perennial spore-bearing plant found in temperate forests. Historically utilized in traditional medicine, it contains unique alkaloids with diverse biological activities. This resilient species is studied for its potential therapeutic properties, offering intriguing insights into natural pharmacology and botanical wellness.
- Scientific name: Lycopodium obscurum
- Family: Lycopodiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Lycopodiidae and order Lycopodiales, it is further categorized into 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 exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several northern regions. In the Russian Far East, its presence is specifically noted in the Primorye region. Moving across the ocean, it can be found within Subarctic America, specifically in Alaska. The species also occupies various parts of Eastern Canada, including New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Additionally, its range extends into the province of Ontario.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Alaska | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | New Brunswick | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Nova Scotia | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Québec | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Minnesota | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Wisconsin | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Connecticut | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lycopodium obscurum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 26-nor-8-oxo-alpha-onocerin, alpha-onocerin, serratenediol.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 26-nor-8-oxo-alpha-onocerin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-onocerin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| serratenediol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |