Pteris
Pteris, commonly known as various fern species, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to treat skin inflammations, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments. This resilient genus continues to inspire modern pharmacological research into its therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Pteris
- Family: Pteridaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is classified under the subclass Polypodiinae and the order Polypodiales, falling into the family Pteridaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known by various names across different cultures and languages, is referred to as אברה in Hebrew, Orliczka in Polish, and ديشار in Arabic. In Russian, it is called птерис, while in Japanese, it is identified as イノモトソウ属.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| he | אברה | Wikidata |
| pl | Orliczka | Wikidata |
| ar | ديشار | Wikidata |
| ru | птерис | Wikidata |
| ja | イノモトソウ属 | Wikidata |
| uk | Птерис | Wikidata |
| vi | Chân xỉ | Wikidata |
| fa | سرخس دوپایه | Wikidata |
| hr | Papratac | Wikidata |
| fi | sanikat | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be specifically noted within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is widely documented throughout Germany and Austria. It also maintains a significant presence in Belgium within the same central region. Finally, its geographical range extends further east to include Hungary.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
Activities
Pteris has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |