Phymatosorus scolopendria
Phymatosorus scolopendria · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Phymatosorus scolopendria, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, this species is recognized for its potent bioactive compounds. It serves as a vital natural resource for addressing various ailments, offering promising potential in modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Polypodiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Rhizome · Sterile Fronds
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Drynaria Alternifolia · Chrysopteris Terminalis · 23 more
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- Polypodium scolopendria
- Microsorum scolopendria
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Phymatosorus scolopendriaSynonyms
- Drynaria alternifolia
- Chrysopteris terminalis
- Microsorum scolopendria
- Phymatodes peltidea
- Phymatodes scolopendria
- Phymatodes terminalis
- Pleopeltis schneideri
- Polypodium fuentesii
- Polypodium immersum
- Polypodium longipes
- Polypodium madagascariense
- Polypodium peltideum
- Polypodium scolopendria
- Polypodium terminale
- Pteris lobata
- Microsorum alternifolium
- Pleopeltis alternifolia
- Phymatodes alternifolia
- Phymatosorus banerjianus
- Polypodium scutifrons
- Chrysopteris longipes
- Chrysopteris peltidea
- Drynaria longipes
- Phymatodes banerjiana
- Phymatodes longipes
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 Polypodiales, falling into the family Polypodiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Phymatosorus and the species scolopendria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae | WCVP |
| Order | Polypodiales | WCVP |
| Family | Polypodiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phymatosorus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Phymatosorus scolopendria, exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Benin and Ghana. Furthermore, its presence extends through the territories of Guinea and Ivory Coast. The species is also documented within the borders of Liberia. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's importance to the tropical ecosystems of West Africa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | 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 | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Phymatosorus scolopendria, is characterized by its distinct morphological structures, which are essential for its identification and medicinal study. The most prominent features include its sterile fronds, which are typically large, leathery, and spreading, serving to capture sunlight for photosynthesis while providing the characteristic lush appearance of the species. Beneath the surface, the plant utilizes a creeping rhizome, a modified underground stem that allows the fern to spread vegetatively and store nutrients, ensuring its stability and continued growth within its tropical habitat.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| rhizome | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterile fronds | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Phymatosorus scolopendria has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 20-HYDROXYECDYSONE, ECDYSONE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 20-HYDROXYECDYSONE | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ECDYSONE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
20-HYDROXYECDYSONE
- International journal of molecular sciences
- Phytochemical analysis : PCA
ECDYSONE
- Phytochemical analysis : PCA
Activities
Phymatosorus scolopendria has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Phymatosorus scolopendria has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include burns, wounds.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| burns | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ethanol extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| foliar spraying of chitosan | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizome and leaf extracts | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |