Pleopeltis crassinervata
Pleopeltis crassinervata, commonly known as the thick-stemmed fern, is a resilient medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its unique physiological properties, it is traditionally utilized in various folk remedies to treat inflammatory conditions. Understanding its bioactive compounds offers promising insights into modern botanical pharmacology and natural healing.
- Scientific name: Pleopeltis crassinervata
- Family: Polypodiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae | WCVP |
| Order | Polypodiales | WCVP |
| Family | Polypodiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pleopeltis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Pleopeletis crassinervata, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the thick-veined fern, while in Spanish, it is known as helecho de venas gruesas. In Portuguese, the species is called samambaia de nervuras grossas, and in French, it is identified as la fougère à nervures épaisses.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pleopeltis crassinervata, is a species of fern characterized primarily by its distinctive morphology. The most significant part of the plant used for identification and medicinal study is its fronds, which are the large, leaf-like structures that emerge from the rhizome. These fronds are responsible for photosynthesis and often exhibit unique textures or patterns that distinguish this species from others in the same genus.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fronds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pleopeltis crassinervata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pleopeltis crassinervata has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Toxoplasma, mouth ulcers, parasites.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Toxoplasma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mouth ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parasites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |