Selaginella convoluta
Selaginella convoluta · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (17 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Selaginella convoluta, scientifically known as Selaginella convoluta, is a unique resurrection plant celebrated for its remarkable ability to survive extreme dehydration. Often used in traditional medicine and modern pharmacology, this resilient species offers fascinating insights into cellular protection, stress tolerance, and potential therapeutic applications in biotechnology and wellness.
- Family
- Selaginellaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Pulviniella Convoluta · Lycopodioides Convoluta · 10 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Selaginella convolutaSynonyms
- Pulviniella convoluta
- Lycopodioides convoluta
- Lycopodioides orbigniana
- Lycopodium convolutum
- Selaginella longispicata var. subintegrifolia
- Selaginella longispicata
- Lycopodium revolutum
- Selaginella involvens var. texta
- Selaginella orbignyana
- Selaginella paradoxa
- Selaginella texta
- Selaginella textura
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Lycopodiidae, it is organized under the order Selaginellales and the family Selaginellaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Selaginella.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Lycopodiidae | WCVP |
| Order | Selaginellales | WCVP |
| Family | Selaginellaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Selaginella | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that spans across parts of North and Central America. Within Mexico, it is primarily found located in the southeastern region of the country. Its distribution extends southward into Central America, where it inhabits the territory of Belize. Furthermore, the species is present in the nation of Guatemala. Finally, its documented presence continues through Honduras and Nicaragua.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Selaginella convoluta has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Phenols, Steroids, Terpenoids.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenols | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Steroids | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Selaginella convoluta has 6 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antidepressant, Antiparasitic, Antiproliferative, Aphrodisiac.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiparasitic | Metabolomics : Official journal of the Metabolomic Society (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | Metabolomics : Official journal of the Metabolomic Society (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aphrodisiac | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Selaginella convoluta has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include amenorrhea, analgesic, antidepressant, aphrodisiac, bleeding.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| amenorrhea | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidepressant | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aphrodisiac | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bleeding | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuretic | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Sc-EtOH | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanolic extract | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |