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
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
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 | 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 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | 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
Medicinal Uses
Selaginella labordei has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hepatitis B virus, xanthine oxidase.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| hepatitis B virus | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xanthine oxidase | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |