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Pteris polylepis

Pteris polylepis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Pteris polylepis, scientifically known as Pteris polylepis, is a significant medicinal fern valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is often utilized to treat various ailments, including skin conditions and inflammation. Understanding its botanical characteristics and pharmacological potential remains essential for herbal medicine.

Family
Pteridaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Pteris Mertensioides Subsp. Polylepis

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Pteris polylepis

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Polypodiinae and the order Polypodiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Pteridaceae and is situated within the genus Pteris.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Polypodiinae WCVP
Order Polypodiales WCVP
Family Pteridaceae WCVP
Genus Pteris WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that spans across distinct ecological regions. Within the Malesia floristic region, it can be found specifically in the Maluku Islands. Moving into the Papuasia region, its distribution extends further into the Solomon Islands. These locations highlight the plant's presence within the diverse tropical landscapes of the southwestern Pacific. Consequently, its occurrence is limited to these particular island groups in Southeast Asia and Oceania.

Region Area Source
Malesia Maluku WCVP
Papuasia Solomon Is. WCVP

Chemicals

Pteris polylepis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BUTYL MYRISTATE, CHLOROFORM, HEXANE, methanol.

Chemicals reported in Pteris polylepis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
BUTYL MYRISTATE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CHLOROFORM 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
HEXANE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
methanol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

BUTYL MYRISTATE

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

CHLOROFORM

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

HEXANE

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

methanol

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology