greater selaginella
Selaginella doederleinii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (36 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Greater selaginella, scientifically known as Selaginella doederleinii, is a remarkable lycophyte prized for its unique medicinal properties. Often recognized by its delicate, fern-like foliage, this plant is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential for pharmacological research, particularly in treating inflammatory conditions.
- Family
- Selaginellaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Greater Selaginella · Doederlein'S Spikemoss
- Scientific synonyms
- Lycopodioides Doederleinii · Chuselaginella Doederleinii
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- greater selaginella
- Doederlein's Spikemoss
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Selaginella doederleiniiSynonyms
- Lycopodioides doederleinii
- Chuselaginella doederleinii
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 into the order Selaginellales and the family Selaginellaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Selaginella.
| 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 exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in East Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central regions and across the Southeast. Additionally, its presence is noted on the island of Hainan. Moving further east, the species is distributed throughout Japan. Finally, its range extends to the Nansei-shoto islands within Eastern Asia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Selaginella doederleinii has 27 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,2-EPOXYHEXADECANE, 2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol, 2-BUTYL-2-OCTENAL, 2-PENTYLFURAN, 4-Oxoisophorone.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1,2-EPOXYHEXADECANE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-BUTYL-2-OCTENAL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-PENTYLFURAN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-Oxoisophorone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-Dodecanone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-TETRADECENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Amentoflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anethol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CARVACROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1,2-EPOXYHEXADECANE
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
2-BUTYL-2-OCTENAL
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
2-PENTYLFURAN
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
4-Oxoisophorone
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
6-Dodecanone
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
7-TETRADECENE
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Amentoflavone
- Phytochemical analysis : PCA
Anethol
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
CARVACROL
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Activities
Selaginella doederleinii has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anticancer
- Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology
Conditions
Selaginella doederleinii has 7 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include nasopharyngeal carcinoma, anti-oxidant, cholangiocarcinoma, itching, lung cancer.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Nasopharyngeal carcinoma | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anti-oxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cholangiocarcinoma | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Itching | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lung cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pancytopenia | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Trophoblastic tumor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Anti-oxidant
- Phytochemical analysis : PCA
Cholangiocarcinoma
- Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology
Itching
- Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology
Lung cancer
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Pancytopenia
- Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology
Trophoblastic tumor
- Journal of ethnopharmacology