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Gemmiferous Spikemoss

Selaginella moellendorffii · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Gemmiferous Spikemoss, scientifically known as Selaginella moellendorffii, is a fascinating fern species prized in traditional medicine. Often found in moist, shaded habitats, this plant contains bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments. Its unique morphological features and therapeutic potential make it a significant subject in ethnobotanical research and pharmacology.

Family
Selaginellaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Gemmiferous Spikemoss
Scientific synonyms
Lycopodioides Moellendorffii · Lycopodioides Filicina · 2 more

Names

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Selaginella moellendorffii

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Lycopodiidae. Within the order Selaginellales and the family Selaginellaceae, it is classified under the genus Selaginella. Specifically, its scientific identity is defined by the species name Selaginella moellendorffii.

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 is primarily distributed across several key regions within China, including the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast areas. Beyond the Chinese mainland, its presence extends into the island of Taiwan. It can also be found within the Nansei-shotō islands located in Eastern Asia. Collectively, these locations highlight a wide geographical range across East Asian landscapes.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP
China China North-Central WCVP
China China Southeast WCVP
Eastern Asia Nansei-shoto WCVP
Eastern Asia Taiwan WCVP
Indo-China Cambodia WCVP
Indo-China Vietnam WCVP
Malesia Philippines WCVP

Chemicals

Selaginella moellendorffii has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Copalyl diphosphate, Amentoflavone, Compound 3, Copalyl diphosphate, Geranylgeranyl diphosphate.

Chemicals reported in Selaginella moellendorffii
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(+)-Copalyl diphosphate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Amentoflavone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Compound 3 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Copalyl diphosphate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Geranylgeranyl diphosphate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ginkgetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Kayaflavone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Podocarpusflavone A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
miltiradiene 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(+)-Copalyl diphosphate

  1. The Journal of biological chemistry

Amentoflavone

  1. Journal of natural products

Compound 3

  1. Fitoterapia

Copalyl diphosphate

  1. The Journal of biological chemistry

Geranylgeranyl diphosphate

  1. The Journal of biological chemistry

Ginkgetin

  1. Journal of natural products

Kayaflavone

  1. Journal of natural products

Podocarpusflavone A

  1. Journal of natural products

miltiradiene

  1. The Journal of biological chemistry

Medicinal Uses

Selaginella moellendorffii has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include SARS-CoV-2, cancer.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
SARS-CoV-2 Current issues in molecular biology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
cancer Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
ethanolic extract Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆