Nephrolepis biserrata
Nephrolepis biserrata, commonly known as the sword fern, is a resilient tropical plant valued in traditional herbal medicine. Often used for its perceived healing properties, it features distinctive, elongated fronds. This species is frequently studied for its bioactive compounds, offering potential therapeutic benefits in various ethnobotanical applications worldwide.
- Scientific name: Nephrolepis biserrata
- Family: Polypodiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Polypodiinae and the order Polypodiales, falling into the family Polypodiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Nephrolepis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae | WCVP |
| Order | Polypodiales | WCVP |
| Family | Polypodiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nephrolepis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Nephrolepis biserrata, exhibits a specific distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Burkina. Furthermore, the species is documented to inhabit various areas of Ghana. Its presence extends to the territory of Guinea as well. Finally, this medicinal plant is also located in Ivory Coast and Liberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nephrolepis biserrata has 20 reported phytochemicals identified across 21 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ivalin, 3-hydroxycoumarin, alnustin, ankorine, brassinolide.
- Total chemicals
- 20
- Scientific sources
- 21
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ivalin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-hydroxycoumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alnustin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ankorine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| brassinolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eschscholtzxanthin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| haplophytine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iron | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |