Lygodium japonicum
Lygodium japonicum, commonly known as Japanese climbing fern, is a vigorous creeping plant native to East Asia. While often viewed as an invasive species in many regions, it holds significant traditional importance in various medicinal practices, where its unique botanical properties are utilized for their diverse therapeutic potential and healing qualities.
- Scientific name: Lygodium japonicum
- Family: Schizaeaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Lygodium japonicum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Polypodiinae, it is classified under the order Schizaeales and the family Schizaeaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Lygodium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae | WCVP |
| Order | Schizaeales | WCVP |
| Family | Schizaeaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lygodium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad and diverse geographical distribution across multiple continents. In Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the Cape Provinces of Southern Africa. Its range extends significantly into Asia, where it is found throughout various regions of China. Specifically, it inhabits the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast areas of the country. Additionally, the species can be found on the tropical island of Hainan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lygodium japonicum has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-hentriacontanol, 2-anilino-1,4-naphthoquinone, beta-sitosterol, daucosterol, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1-hentriacontanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-anilino-1,4-naphthoquinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol-7-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protocatechuic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lygodium japonicum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lygodium japonicum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Urolithiasis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Urolithiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |