Ophioglossum reticulatum
Ophioglossum reticulatum, commonly known as the net-veined tonguefern, is a specialized pteridophyte valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its unique physiological properties, this plant is utilized in various herbal remedies to treat inflammatory conditions and digestive ailments, offering significant ethnobotanical interest for its bioactive chemical compounds and therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Ophioglossum reticulatum
- Family: Ophioglossaceae
- 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 Ophioglossidae and the order Ophioglossales. Finally, it is a member of the family Ophioglossaceae and is specifically identified by 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 diverse geographical distribution spanning across both Macaronesia and West Tropical Africa. Within the Macaronesian region, its presence is documented in the archipelagos of Cape Verde and Madeira. Moving toward the African mainland, it can be found throughout various parts of West Tropical Africa. Specifically, the species inhabits the territories of Ghana and Guinea. Additionally, its range extends further south to include the Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | 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 | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |