Selaginella nothohybrida
Selaginella nothohybrida, commonly known as a spike moss, is a unique pteridophyte valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant is studied for its potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It serves as a fascinating subject in ethnobotany, offering promising insights into natural therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Selaginella nothohybrida
- Family: Selaginellaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Lycopodiidae and the order Selaginellales, falling into the family Selaginellaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in 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 |
Common Names
This plant, Selaginella nothohybrida, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 拟合瓣卷柏 (Nǐ hé bàn juǎn bǎi), while in English, it is commonly called the hybrid spike moss.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, Selaginella nothohybrida, exhibits a specific distribution pattern within the country of Mexico. Its presence is recorded across several distinct regions of the nation. Specifically, it can be found growing in the Northeast part of Mexico. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout the Southwest region of Mexico. These two areas represent the primary geographical range for this medicinal plant.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Selaginella nothohybrida, is primarily valued for its therapeutic properties, which are often extracted through the use of its vegetative components. While the entire plant structure, including the stems and scale-like leaves, is utilized in traditional practices, the most common method of preparation involves creating a decoction. By boiling the plant material in water, the active medicinal compounds are released into a concentrated liquid form, allowing for easier ingestion and absorption of its bioactive constituents.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| decoction | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Selaginella nothohybrida has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include amentoflavone, robustaflavone, trehalose.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| amentoflavone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| robustaflavone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trehalose | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Selaginella nothohybrida has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diuresis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diuresis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |