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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 and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Selaginella moellendorffii

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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

Conditions

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

Conditions investigated for Selaginella moellendorffii
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Sars-cov-2 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Sars-cov-2

  1. Current issues in molecular biology

Cancer

  1. Fitoterapia

Preparations

Selaginella moellendorffii has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanolic extract.

Preparations reported for Selaginella moellendorffii
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Ethanolic extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Ethanolic extract

  1. Journal of natural products