Pteris vittata
Ladder brake fern
Pteris vittata, commonly known as the Chinese brake fern, is a remarkable plant celebrated for its hyperaccumulator abilities. Renowned for its capacity to absorb arsenic from contaminated soils, it serves as a vital tool in phytoremediation, offering natural solutions for environmental cleanup and restoring soil health in polluted areas.
- Scientific name: Pteris vittata
- Family: Pteridaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Polypodiinae. It is further classified under the order Polypodiales and the family Pteridaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Pteris, with its specific species name being vittata.
| 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, known scientifically as Pteris vittata, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Hebrew, it is called אברה ארוכת עלים, while in German, it is known as Gebänderter Saumfarn. The Arabic name for this species is ديشار مخطط, and in Chinese, it is commonly called 蜈蚣凤尾蕨. In Japan, it is identified as モエジマシダ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| he | אברה ארוכת עלים | Wikidata |
| de | Gebänderter Saumfarn | Wikidata |
| ar | ديشار مخطط | Wikidata |
| zh | 蜈蚣凤尾蕨 | Wikidata |
| ja | モエジマシダ | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 鱗蓋鳳尾蕨 | Wikidata |
| fa | سرخس دوپایه نواری | Wikidata |
| bn | টেরিস ভিট্টাটা | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 蜈蚣凤尾蕨 | Wikidata |
| arz | ديشار مخطط | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found in Belgium, Germany, and Hungary. Its range also extends to Southwestern Europe, specifically within the Baleares. Together, these locations illustrate the diverse habitats where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pteris vittata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include arsenic.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arsenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pteris vittata 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |