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

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Selaginella doederleinii

Synonyms

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 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 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 Source
China China South-Central WCVP
China Hainan WCVP
China China Southeast WCVP
Eastern Asia Japan WCVP
Eastern Asia Nansei-shoto WCVP
Eastern Asia Taiwan WCVP
Indo-China Cambodia WCVP
Indo-China Laos WCVP
Indo-China Vietnam 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.

Chemicals reported in Selaginella doederleinii
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

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

2-BUTYL-2-OCTENAL

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

2-PENTYLFURAN

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

4-Oxoisophorone

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

6-Dodecanone

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

7-TETRADECENE

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Amentoflavone

  1. Phytochemical analysis : PCA

Anethol

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

CARVACROL

  1. 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.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Anticancer Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Selaginella doederleinii has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include nasopharyngeal carcinoma, anti-oxidant, cholangiocarcinoma, itching, lung cancer.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
nasopharyngeal carcinoma Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
anti-oxidant Phytochemical analysis : PCA (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
cholangiocarcinoma Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
itching Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
lung cancer Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
pancytopenia Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
trophoblastic tumor Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆