Osmunda claytoniana
Osmunda claytoniana, commonly known as the Interrupted Fern, is a resilient woodland plant valued for its distinct spore arrangement. While primarily ornamental, traditional herbal practices sometimes utilize its spores for topical applications. This fern thrives in moist, shaded habitats, serving as a vital component of diverse forest ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Osmunda claytoniana
- Family: Osmundaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 Osmundales. Finally, it is a member of the family Osmundaceae and falls under the genus Osmunda.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae | WCVP |
| Order | Osmundales | WCVP |
| Family | Osmundaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Osmunda | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Osmunda claytoniana, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In French, it is called l'Osmonde de Clayton, while in Japanese, it is known as オニゼンマイ. The Chinese nomenclature includes 台湾绒假紫萁 and 絨假紫萁, with the latter specifically used in Traditional Chinese contexts such as in Taiwan (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Osmonde de Clayton | Wikidata |
| zh | 台湾绒假紫萁 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 臺灣絨假紫萁 | Wikidata |
| ja | オニゼンマイ | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 絨假紫萁 | Wikidata |
| de | Claytosmunda claytoniana | Wikidata |
| zh | 绒蕨 | Wikidata |
| zh | 绒紫萁 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as the Interrupted Fern, exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several different regions. In Middle Europe, its presence can be documented within the Netherlands. Moving across the Atlantic, the species is found in Western Canada, specifically in the province of Manitoba. The plant also inhabits various parts of Eastern Canada, including Labrador and New Brunswick. Additionally, its range extends to the island of Newfoundland in the eastern part of the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Manitoba | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Labrador | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | New Brunswick | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Newfoundland | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Nova Scotia | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Prince Edward I. | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Québec | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
Chemicals
Osmunda claytoniana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Osmunda claytoniana has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |