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Pyrrosia petiolosa · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Pyrrosia, scientifically known as Pyrrosia petiolosa, is a fascinating fern species often valued in traditional medicinal practices. Renowned for its unique bioactive compounds, this plant is studied for its potential therapeutic properties. Understanding its botanical characteristics and medicinal applications offers valuable insights into the diverse world of natural pharmacology.

Family
Polypodiaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Pyrrosia
Scientific synonyms
Polypodium Petiolosum · Niphobolus Petiolosus · 1 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Pyrrosia petiolosa

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic descent places it in the subclass Polypodiinae and the order Polypodiales, specifically within the family Polypodiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Pyrrosiia.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Polypodiinae
Order Polypodiales
Family Polypodiaceae
Genus Pyrrosia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in East Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is documented within the Khabarovsk and Primorye territories. Its range extends significantly into China, where it can be found throughout the South-Central regions. Furthermore, the species is established in the northern parts of China, specifically within Inner Mongolia. Finally, it is also widely distributed across the Manchuria region.

Region Area
Russian Far East Khabarovsk
Russian Far East Primorye
China China South-Central
China Inner Mongolia
China Manchuria
China China North-Central
China China Southeast
Mongolia Mongolia
Eastern Asia Korea

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Pyrrosia petiolosa has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Anthraquinones, Phenols, Saponins, Steroids.

Chemicals reported in Pyrrosia petiolosa
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Flavonoids 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anthraquinones 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Phenols 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Saponins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Steroids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Terpenoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flavonoids

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
  2. Frontiers in plant science

Anthraquinones

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Phenols

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Saponins

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Steroids

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Terpenoids

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Pyrrosia petiolosa has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.

Activities reported in Pyrrosia petiolosa
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antibacterial

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Pyrrosia petiolosa has 5 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include N-butanol fraction, aqueous fraction, ethanol extract, ethyl acetate fraction, petroleum ether fraction.

Preparations reported for Pyrrosia petiolosa
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
N-butanol fraction 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Aqueous fraction 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ethanol extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ethyl acetate fraction 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Petroleum ether fraction 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

N-butanol fraction

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Aqueous fraction

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Ethanol extract

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Ethyl acetate fraction

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Petroleum ether fraction

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology