Polypodium vulgare
Polypody fern
Polypodium vulgare, commonly known as common polypody, is a resilient perennial fern found in moist, shady woodlands. Renowned in traditional herbalism, this plant is primarily valued for its soothing properties, often used to support respiratory health and digestive function through its unique bioactive compounds and restorative medicinal qualities.
- Scientific name: Polypodium vulgare
- Family: Polypodiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Polypodiinae and the order Polypodiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Polypodiaceae and falls under the genus Polypodium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae | WCVP |
| Order | Polypodiales | WCVP |
| Family | Polypodiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Polypodium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Polypodium vulgare, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Polish, it is called paprotka zwyczajna, while in French, it is known as Polypode commun. In Belarusian, the name used is Мнаганожка звычайная, and in Russian, it is called Многоножка обыкновенная. Additionally, it is referred to as Hanachiwa in the qu language.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | paprotka zwyczajna | Wikidata |
| qu | Hanachiwa | Wikidata |
| fr | Polypode commun | Wikidata |
| be | Мнаганожка звычайная | Wikidata |
| ru | Многоножка обыкновенная | Wikidata |
| nds-nl | Gewone addervere | Wikidata |
| fi | kallioimarre | Wikidata |
| uk | Солодиця звичайна | Wikidata |
| gl | Fento dos valos | Wikidata |
| et | kivi-imar | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the northern reaches of Europe. Within Northern Europe, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Its presence extends to the island territories of the Faroe Islands, known as Føroyar. Additionally, the species is documented throughout the various regions of Great Britain. Finally, its geographical range reaches as far north as the rugged terrain of Iceland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
Chemicals
Polypodium vulgare has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include catechin, catechol, epicatechin, flavonoids, shikimic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| shikimic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Polypodium vulgare has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include CNS-Depressant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| CNS-Depressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Polypodium vulgare has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Obsessive-compulsive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, oxidative stress, seizures, wound healing.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Obsessive-compulsive disorder | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obsessive-compulsive disorder | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seizures | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |