Phymatosorus membranifolius
Phymatosorum membranifolium
Phymatosorus membranifolius, commonly known as the membrane-leaf fern, is a versatile medicinal plant found in tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments, including skin inflammations and digestive issues. Its unique chemical composition makes it a subject of growing pharmacological interest.
- Scientific name: Phymatosorus membranifolius
- Family: Polypodiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta. It is further categorized under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Polypodiinae, falling within the order Polypodiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Polypodiaceae and is identified by the genus Phymatosorus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae | WCVP |
| Order | Polypodiales | WCVP |
| Family | Polypodiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phymatosorus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Phymatosorus membranifolius, is known by several different common names depending on the regional linguistic context. In Simplified Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 显脉瘤蕨 (zh-hans, zh-cn) or 薄叶拟茀蕨 (zh), while in Traditional Chinese, it is identified as 薄葉擬茀蕨 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 显脉瘤蕨 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 薄葉擬茀蕨 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 显脉瘤蕨 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 显脉瘤蕨 | Wikidata |
| zh | 薄叶拟茀蕨 | Wikidata |
| de | Phymatosorus membranifolium | Wikidata |
| es | Phymatosorum membranifolium | Wikidata |
| es | Phymatosorus membranifolium | Wikidata |
| it | Phymatosorum membranifolium | Wikidata |
| it | Phymatosorus membranifolium | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several key regions of South and Southeast Asia. It is widely documented throughout the Indian Subcontinent, including specific presence in India and Bangladesh. Its distribution extends into the mountainous terrains of the East Himalaya. Furthermore, the species can be found inhabiting the island of Sri Lanka. Finally, its geographical reach includes the Andaman Islands within the Indo-China region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |