Selaginella labordei
Selaginella labordei · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Selaginella labordei, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Often recognized for its unique physiological properties, this species is studied for its potential bioactive compounds. Understanding its chemical profile offers promising insights into developing new therapeutic applications for various health conditions and wellness.
- Family
- Selaginellaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Selaginella Daozhenensis · Lycopodioides Labordei · 9 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Selaginella labordeiSynonyms
- Selaginella daozhenensis
- Lycopodioides labordei
- Lycopodioides sichuanica
- Selaginella sichuanica
- Selaginella hupehensis
- Selaginella morrisonensis
- Selaginella silvestrii
- Selaginella zahlbruckneriana
- Hypopterygiopsis labordei
- Hypopterygiopsis sichuanica
- Hypopterygiopsis daozhenensis
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. Following the subclass Lycopodiidae, it is organized into the order Selaginellales and the family Selaginellaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 of East Asia. Within mainland China, its presence is widely recorded across the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Additionally, the species can be found inhabiting the high-altitude landscapes of Tibet. Beyond the mainland, its range extends to the island of Taiwan. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's establishment throughout various ecological zones in the region.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China North-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| China | Tibet |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Selaginella labordei has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Amentoflavone, ERIODICTYOL, Robustaflavone.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Amentoflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ERIODICTYOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Robustaflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Amentoflavone
- Natural product research
ERIODICTYOL
- Natural product research
Robustaflavone
- Natural product research
Conditions
Selaginella labordei has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include hepatitis B virus, xanthine oxidase.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis b virus | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Xanthine oxidase | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Hepatitis b virus
- Natural product research
Xanthine oxidase
- Natural product research
Preparations
Selaginella labordei has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Extracts
- Journal of ethnopharmacology