Ophioglossum petiolatum
Ophioglossum petiolatum, commonly known as the tongue fern, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical regions. Valued in traditional medicine, it is frequently used to treat various ailments, including respiratory issues and inflammatory conditions. Its unique chemical properties make it a subject of growing interest in pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Ophioglossum petiolatum
- Family: Ophioglossaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized into the subclass Ophioglossidae and the order Ophioglossales. Finally, it is a member of the family Ophioglossaceae within the genus Ophioglossum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Ophioglossidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ophioglossales | WCVP |
| Family | Ophioglossaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ophioglossum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across several key regions of East Asia. In China, its presence is documented throughout the South-Central and Southeast areas. It also inhabits the island of Hainan and the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Moving further east, the species can be found within the borders of Japan. Collectively, these locations highlight its diverse distribution throughout the eastern part of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Ogasawara-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ophioglossum petiolatum has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include kaempferol, luteolin, ophioglonin, ophioglonin 7-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, ophioglonol.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ophioglonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ophioglonin 7-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ophioglonol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ophioglonol 4'-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ophioglonol prenyl ether | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin 3-O-methyl ether | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |