Selaginella bryopteris
Selaginella bryopteris · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (23 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Selaginella bryopteris, is a remarkable resurrection plant celebrated in Ayurveda. Capable of surviving extreme desiccation, it regains vitality upon hydration. Rich in bioactive compounds, this resilient fern is widely researched for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties, offering significant potential in modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Selaginellaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Lycopodium Bryopteris · Selaginella Imbricata Var. Erecta · 5 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Selaginella bryopterisSynonyms
- Lycopodium bryopteris
- Selaginella imbricata var. erecta
- Stachygynandrum bryopteris
- Lycopodioides bryopteris
- Lycopodium circinale
- Stachygynandrum circinale
- Pulviniella bryopteris
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. It is further categorized under the subclass Lycopodiidae and the order Selaginellales, falling into the family Selaginellaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Selaginella and the specific species Selaginella bryopteris.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Lycopodiidae |
| Order | Selaginellales |
| Family | Selaginellaceae |
| Genus | Selaginella |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across various regions of the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, it can be found growing in the lush landscapes of Assam and throughout India. Its presence extends into the neighboring country of Bangladesh as well. Furthermore, the species is known to inhabit the rugged terrains of the East Himalaya. Finally, it is also documented to grow within the mountainous regions of Nepal.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Selaginella bryopteris has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Amentoflavone, Delicaflavone, Flavonoids, Hexoses, Robustaflavone.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Amentoflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Delicaflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hexoses | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Robustaflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sciadopitysin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eugenol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Amentoflavone
- Phytochemistry
Delicaflavone
- Phytochemistry
Flavonoids
- The British journal of nutrition
Hexoses
- Journal of biosciences
Robustaflavone
- Phytochemistry
Sciadopitysin
- Phytochemistry
eugenol
- Data in brief
Activities
Selaginella bryopteris has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticarcinogenic, Antioxidant, Chemopreventive.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticarcinogenic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chemopreventive | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anticarcinogenic
- The British journal of nutrition
Antioxidant
- Journal of biosciences
Chemopreventive
- The British journal of nutrition
Medicinal Uses
Selaginella bryopteris has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, colitis, constipation, edema, epilepsy.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | The British journal of nutrition (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colitis | Journal of pharmacopuncture (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| constipation | Journal of pharmacopuncture (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| edema | Journal of pharmacopuncture (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | Journal of pharmacopuncture (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | Journal of pharmacopuncture (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heat shock | Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | Journal of pharmacopuncture (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| urinary tract infections | Journal of pharmacopuncture (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ethanolic and methanolic extracts | Data in brief (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetone | Data in brief (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetone and methanolic extracts | Data in brief (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetone extracts | Data in brief (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous extract | The British journal of nutrition (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol | Data in brief (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid-rich benzene fraction of the aqueous extract | The British journal of nutrition (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol | Data in brief (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic extracts | Data in brief (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| non-polar methanolic fraction | Journal of pharmacopuncture (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |