Pteris melanocaulon
Pteris melanocaulon, commonly known as the black-stemmed brake fern, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Characterized by its dark, slender stems, this fern is utilized across various cultures for its potential therapeutic properties, particularly in addressing inflammatory conditions and supporting overall holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Pteris melanocaulon
- Family: Pteridaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Polypodiinae and the order Polypodiales, falling into the family Pteridaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Pteris, specifically as the species Pteris melanocaulon.
| 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, Pteris melanocaulon, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the black-stemmed brake fern, a name that highlights its distinctive dark stalks. Within local contexts, it is also identified by its common name in Tagalog, which is pako, reflecting its status as a type of edible fern in certain cultures.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known as Pteris melanocaulon, exhibits a specific distribution pattern within the Malesia botanical region. Its presence is documented across several key island groups in Southeast Asia. Specifically, it can be found growing naturally within the Philippines. Additionally, the species extends its range to the island of Sulawesi. This limited distribution highlights the plant's occurrence in these particular tropical habitats.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pteris melanocaulon has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include phytosterols, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| phytosterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pteris melanocaulon has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pteris melanocaulon has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |