Ophioglossum thermale
Ophioglossum thermale, commonly known as a specialized medicinal fern, is a rare botanical treasure found in specific thermal habitats. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential in traditional medicine, particularly for addressing inflammatory conditions and supporting metabolic health through its potent bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Ophioglossum thermale
- Family: Ophioglossaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Ophioglossum thermale, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Ophioglossidae, it is categorized under the order Ophioglossales. Finally, it is classified within the family Ophioglossaceae and 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 broad geographical range spanning across diverse regions of Asia. In the Russian Far East, its distribution includes the Amur, Kamchatka, and Primorye territories. Moving toward Central Asia, the species can also be found within the borders of Tajikistan. Additionally, its presence extends into the country of Uzbekistan. Consequently, this medicinal plant inhabits a variety of ecosystems across both Far Eastern and Central Asian landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kamchatka | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ophioglossum thermale has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-methoxyquercetin, luteolin, ophioglonol, pedunculosumoside B, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-methoxyquercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ophioglonol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pedunculosumoside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| syringol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ophioglossum thermale has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |