Macrothelypteris viridifrons
Macrothelypteris viridifrons · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Macrothelypteris viridifrons, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Found in diverse ecosystems, this species holds significant potential in traditional medicine. Research into its bioactive compounds offers promising insights for developing new treatments, highlighting its vital importance to both ethnobotany and pharmacology.
- Family
- Aspleniaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Macrothelypteris viridifronsSynonyms
- Lastrea viridifrons
- Thelypteris viridifrons
- Dryopteris elegans var. subtripinnata
- Thelypteris oligophlebia var. subtripinnata
- Lastrea oligophlebia var. subtripinnata
- Dryopteris oligophlebia var. subtripinnata
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta. It is further categorized under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Polypodiinae, following the order Polypodiales. Within its taxonomic hierarchy, it resides in the family Aspleniaceae and is specifically identified by the genus Macrothelypteris.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Aspleniaceae |
| Genus | Macrothelypteris |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated within the East Asian region. In China, its presence is primarily documented throughout the Southeast territories. Its range extends across the sea to include the islands of Japan. Additionally, the species can be found inhabiting the Korean Peninsula. Collectively, these locations define its specialized geographical footprint in Eastern Asia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China Southeast |
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
| Eastern Asia | Korea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Macrothelypteris viridifrons has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoid
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Conditions
Macrothelypteris viridifrons has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancer.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cancer
- Journal of ethnopharmacology