Pyrrosia lingua
Pyrrosia lingua, commonly known as the tongue-leaf herb, is a remarkable medicinal plant cherished in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to alleviate respiratory ailments and reduce inflammation. Understanding its unique botanical properties offers fascinating insights into natural pharmacology and holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Pyrrosia lingua
- Family: Polypodiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Polypodiinae and the order Polypodiales, falling into the family Polypodiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Pyrrosia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae | WCVP |
| Order | Polypodiales | WCVP |
| Family | Polypodiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pyrrosia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pyrrosia lingua, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), it is called 尾叶石韦, while in Traditional Chinese (zh-hant) and the Cantonese variant used in Hong Kong (zh-hk), it is written as 尾葉石韋. In general Chinese (zh), it is commonly known as 石苇, and in Southern Min (nan), it is identified as Chio̍h-kiàm.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 尾叶石韦 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 尾葉石韋 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 尾葉石韋 | Wikidata |
| zh | 石苇 | Wikidata |
| nan | Chio̍h-kiàm | Wikidata |
| ja | ヒトツバ | Wikidata |
| ru | Пиррозия язычная | Wikidata |
| uk | Піррозія язикоподібна | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 石葦 | Wikidata |
| lzh | 石韋 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of locations across various regions of China. Its presence is noted within the South-Central part of the country. Furthermore, it can be found growing in the tropical environment of Hainan. The species is also distributed throughout the northern reaches of Manchuria. Finally, its geographical reach extends into both the North-Central and Southeast regions of China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Pyrrosia lingua, is valued in traditional medicine for its therapeutic properties, particularly through the use of its leafy structures. In pharmacological preparations, the medicinal component is referred to as Pyrrosiae Folium or Folium Pyrrosiae, which denotes the dried leaves of the species. These folia are harvested and processed to extract the active compounds necessary for medicinal applications, ensuring that the specific botanical identity of the leaves is maintained for standardized herbal treatments.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Pyrrosiae Folium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Folium Pyrrosiae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pyrrosia lingua has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, isomangiferin, mangiferin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isomangiferin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mangiferin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |