Pleopeltis crassinervata
Pleopeltis crassinervata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Peleiopeltis crassinervata, scientifically known as Peleiopeltis crassinervata, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, this species offers potent bioactive compounds. Understanding its botanical characteristics and pharmacological potential is essential for exploring its role in modern natural medicine.
- Family
- Polypodiaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Drynaria Crassinervata · Polypodium Crassinervatum · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Pleopeltis crassinervataSynonyms
- Drynaria crassinervata
- Polypodium crassinervatum
- Polypodium lanceolatum var. crassinervatum
- Phlebodium lanceolatum var. crassinervatum
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Polypodiinae and order Polypodiales, it is further organized into the family Polypodiaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Pleopeltis as the species Pleopeltis crassinervata.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Polypodiaceae |
| Genus | Pleopeltis |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, Pleopeletis crassinervata, exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions of Mexico. Its natural habitat extends through the central territories of Mexico Central. Furthermore, the species can be found distributed throughout Mexico Northeast. It also populates the coastal and inland areas of Mexico Gulf. Finally, its geographical range reaches into the regions of Mexico Northwest and Mexico Southwest.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast |
| Central America | Costa Rica |
| Central America | Guatemala |
| Central America | Honduras |
| Central America | Nicaragua |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Pleopeltis crassinervata is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb that exhibits a self-supporting habit rather than acting as a liana or vine. While it displays a diverse ecological range regarding moisture, it can be categorized across aquatic, semiaquatic, and terrestrial habitats. Despite being an independent organism that does not function as a parasite, it is classified as an obligatory epiphyte, meaning it relies on other structures for physical support within its environment.
- Aquatic :
- terrestrial
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Epiphyte :
- obligatory
- Growth form :
- herb
- Parasite :
- independent
- Woodiness :
- non-woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Activities
Pleopeltis crassinervata has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Saudi journal of biological sciences
Cytotoxic
- Saudi journal of biological sciences
Conditions
Pleopeltis crassinervata has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Toxoplasma, mouth ulcers, parasites.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Toxoplasma | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mouth ulcers | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Parasites | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Toxoplasma
- Saudi journal of biological sciences
Mouth ulcers
- Saudi journal of biological sciences
Parasites
- Saudi journal of biological sciences
Preparations
Pleopeltis crassinervata has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include hexane fraction.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hexane fraction | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Hexane fraction
- Saudi journal of biological sciences