Polyscias filicifolia
Polyscias filicifolia, commonly known as the fern-leaved sedge, is a versatile medicinal plant cherished in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its unique foliage, this species offers therapeutic properties used to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and bioactive potential is essential for exploring its significant role in herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Polyscias filicifolia
- Family: Araliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized under the order Apiales and the family Araliaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identification is placed within the genus Polyscias.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Araliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Polyscias | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Polyscias filiciifolia, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Vietnamese, it is known as Đinh lăng ráng, while in Russian, it is commonly called Полисциас папоротниколрисный or полисциас остролистный.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Đinh lăng ráng | Wikidata |
| ru | Полисциас папоротниколистный | Wikidata |
| ru | полисциас остролистный | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of Papuasia, specifically within New Guinea. Its presence extends significantly into the Southwestern Pacific region, where it can be found in Fiji. Additionally, this medicinal species inhabits the Gilbert Islands located in the same oceanic area. The geographical range further encompasses the islands of New Caledonia. Finally, the distribution of this plant includes the Wallis-Futuna Islands within the Southwestern Pacific.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Fiji | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Gilbert Is. | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | New Caledonia | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Wallis-Futuna Is. | WCVP |
| South-Central Pacific | Tuamotu | WCVP |
| Northwestern Pacific | Marshall Is. | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Haiti | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Leeward Is. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Polyscias filiciifolia, is characterized by its distinct structural components that contribute to its overall medicinal potential. The shoot system serves as the primary framework, supporting the lush, fern-like foliage that defines its appearance. Each individual leaf is finely divided, forming dense clusters that significantly increase the total biomass of the organism. When analyzing the plant for pharmacological studies, researchers often focus on the cell biomass to extract specific bioactive compounds. Ultimately, the accumulation of healthy leaves is essential for maintaining the plant's vitality and ensuring a high yield of therapeutic material.- Total parts
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 13
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cell biomass | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| biomass | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| shoot | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hairy roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dry shoots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Shoots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Shoot | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Polyscias filicifolia cells | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Polyscias filicifolia has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, oleanolic acid, OA, caffeic acid, hederagenin.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| OA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hederagenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl jasmonate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salicylic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Polyscias filicifolia has 5 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Adaptogenic, Antigenotoxic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptogenic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antigenotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Polyscias filicifolia has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anoxia, endocrine system.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anoxia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| endocrine system | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |