Pyrrosia longifolia
Pyrrosia longifolia, commonly known as Longleaf Pyrrosi, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized for its potent therapeutic properties. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this species offers significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Understanding its traditional uses and bioactive compounds is essential for exploring its potential in modern herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Pyrrosia longifolia
- Family: Polypodiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Polypodiinae, it is categorized under the order Polypodiales and the family Polypodiaceae. Finally, its specific classification is defined by 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, Pyrrosia longifolia, is known by several common names depending on the regional language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 南洋石韦 (zh), with the simplified version 南洋石韦 (zh-cn) being used in mainland China and the traditional version 南洋石韋 (zh-tw) used in Taiwan.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 南洋石韦 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 南洋石韦 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 南洋石韋 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated within East and Southeast Asia. In China, it can be found growing across the South-Central regions as well as on the island of Hainan. Its range extends further into the Indo-China peninsula, where it is documented in various habitats. Specifically, the species is native to the countries of Cambodia and Laos. Additionally, its geographical presence includes the mountainous and tropical areas of Myanmar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pyrrosia longifolia, is a species of epiphytic fern where the medicinal properties are primarily concentrated in its aerial part. This includes the creeping rhizomes that grow along the substrate, as well as the characteristic long, linear fronds that extend into the air to capture light and moisture. Because the active constituents are located in these above-ground structures, the aerial part is the specific portion harvested for traditional therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pyrrosia longifolia has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include catechin, kaempferol, mangiferin, naringin, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mangiferin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |