Pteris ensiformis
Pteris ensiformis, commonly known as the Brake fern, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments and respiratory issues. This resilient fern serves as a vital resource in natural healing and botanical research.
- Scientific name: Pteris ensiformis
- Family: Pteridaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Polypodiinae and the order Polypodiales, it is further categorized into the family Pteridaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Pteris, specifically the species Pteris ensiformis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae | WCVP |
| Order | Polypodiales | WCVP |
| Family | Pteridaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pteris | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Pteris ensiformis, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In French, it is referred to as Ptéris à feuilles fines, while in Chinese, it is known as 剑叶凤尾蕨 (zh) and 箭葉鳳尾蕨 (zh-tw). In Japanese, the species is called ホコシダ, and in Arabic, it is identified as ديشار سيفي الشكل.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Ptéris à feuilles fines | Wikidata |
| zh | 剑叶凤尾蕨 | Wikidata |
| ja | ホコシダ | Wikidata |
| ar | ديشار سيفي الشكل | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 箭葉鳳尾蕨 | Wikidata |
| arz | ديشار سيفى الشكل | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 剑叶凤尾蕨 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 剑叶凤尾蕨 | Wikidata |
| fr | Pteris a feuilles fines | Wikidata |
| es | Phorolobus chinensis | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions within East Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Moving further east, the species can be found throughout the country of Japan. It also extends into the specific island chain of the Nansei-shoto. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's significant range within the Eastern Asian subtropical zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pteris ensiformis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include sesquiterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| sesquiterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pteris ensiformis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |