Phymatosorum membranifolium
Phymatosorus membranifolius · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Phymatosorus membranifolius, scientifically known as Phymatosorus membranifolius, is a versatile fern valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its bioactive properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. Its unique chemical composition offers significant therapeutic potential for holistic healing and modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Polypodiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Microsorum Ithycarpum · Microsorum Membranifolium · 14 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Phymatosorus membranifoliusSynonyms
- Microsorum ithycarpum
- Microsorum membranifolium
- Pleopeltis longissima
- Pleopeltis temenimborensis
- Polypodium externatum
- Polypodium ithycarpum
- Phymatosorus ithycarpus
- Polypodium membranifolium
- Polypodium membranifolium var. subsimplex
- Polypodium saccatum
- Polypodium subnigrescens
- Polypodium temenimborense
- Phymatosorus malabaricus
- Polypodium scandens var. membranifolium
- Phymatodes saccata
- Microsorum malabaricum
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Phymatosorum membranifolium
- Phymatosorus membranifolium
German:
- Phymatosorus membranifolium
French:
- Phymatosorum membranifolium
- Phymatosorus membranifolium
Sources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Polypodiaceae |
| Genus | Phymatosorus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
| Malesia | Borneo |
| Malesia | Jawa |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Phymatosorus membranifolius has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-Deoxy-20-hydroxyecdysone, 2-Deoxyecdysone, 20-HYDROXYECDYSONE, ECDYSONE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Deoxy-20-hydroxyecdysone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-Deoxyecdysone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 20-HYDROXYECDYSONE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ECDYSONE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
2-Deoxy-20-hydroxyecdysone
- Journal of chromatographic science
2-Deoxyecdysone
- Journal of chromatographic science
20-HYDROXYECDYSONE
- Journal of chromatographic science
ECDYSONE
- Journal of chromatographic science