polypody
Polypodium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Polypody, scientifically known as Polypodium, is a versatile fern renowned for its historical medicinal significance. Primarily used in traditional herbalism, its rhizomes contain bioactive compounds that offer soothing properties for the respiratory and digestive systems. This resilient plant remains a fascinating subject for those exploring natural wellness and ethnobotany.
- Family
- Polypodiaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Polypody · Polypodies · 2 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- polypody
- polypodies
- polypody ferns
- polypodies
Scientific Names
Accepted name
PolypodiumRegional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Polipodio
- Helechos milpiés o polipodios
- Polipodio
German:
- Tüpfelfarne
- Tüpfelfarne
French:
- Polypode
- polypode
- Polypodes
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Polypodiinae and the order Polypodiales, falling under the family Polypodiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Polypodium.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Polypodiaceae |
| Genus | Polypodium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across various regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the coastal and inland areas of Denmark and Finland. Its presence is also noted within the Faroe Islands, locally known as Føroyar. Additionally, the species inhabits the diverse landscapes of Great Britain. Finally, its range extends to the unique volcanic terrain of Iceland.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Iceland |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Polypodium has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Bioflavonoids, Procyanidins, catechins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Bioflavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Procyanidins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Bioflavonoids
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Procyanidins
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
catechins
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Conditions
Polypodium has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include neuroprotective effects.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Neuroprotective effects | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Neuroprotective effects
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)