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Selaginella pulvinata

Selaginella pulvinata · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Selaginella pulvinaata, is a remarkable resurrection plant celebrated for its incredible ability to survive extreme dehydration. Often called the "resurrection fern," it revives when rehydrated. Beyond its biological wonder, it holds significant potential in ethnobotany and pharmaceutical research for its unique stress-response mechanisms.

Family
Selaginellaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Lycopodium Pulvinatum · Lycopodioides Pulvinata · 2 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Selaginella pulvinata

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Selaginella pulvinaata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Lycopodiidae, it is classified under the order Selaginellales and the family Selaginellaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within 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 broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central areas to the North-Central territories. It is also documented growing in the Southeast regions of China. Furthermore, its presence extends into the high-altitude landscapes of Tibet. Beyond China, the species is also distributed within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in Nepal.

Region Area
China China South-Central
China China North-Central
China China Southeast
China Tibet
Indian Subcontinent Nepal
Indian Subcontinent West Himalaya
Indo-China Thailand
Indo-China Vietnam

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Selaginella pulvinata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Selaginellin B, selaginellin.

Chemicals reported in Selaginella pulvinata
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Selaginellin B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
selaginellin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Selaginellin B

  1. Journal of natural products

selaginellin

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Preparations

Selaginella pulvinata has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include whole plants.

Preparations reported for Selaginella pulvinata
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Whole plants 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Whole plants

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity