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
- greater selaginella
- Doederlein's Spikemoss
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Selaginella doederleiniiSynonyms
- Lycopodioides doederleinii
- Chuselaginella doederleinii
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.
| 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.
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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |