Selaginella reflexa
Selagineella reflexa, commonly known as the spike moss, is a resilient pteridophyte valued in traditional medicine. Often found in moist, shaded habitats, this plant possesses unique bioactive compounds. It is primarily studied for its potential therapeutic properties, including antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, offering significant promise in modern ethnopharmacology.
- Scientific name: Selaginella reflexa
- Family: Selaginellaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Lycopodiidae. Within its taxonomic hierarchy, it is categorized under the order Selaginellales and the family Selaginellaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Selaginella as the species Selaginella reflexa.
| 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, known by the Chinese common name 反折卷柏 (fǎn zhé juǎn bǎi), is a species of lycopod belonging to the Selaginellaceae family.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 反折卷柏 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across various regions of North and Central America. In Mexico, it can be found spanning from the Northeast to the Southeast. Additionally, its presence is noted throughout the Gulf region and the Southwest part of the country. Moving further south, the species is also distributed within Central America. Specifically, it has been documented growing in the nation of Guatemala.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
Chemicals
Selaginella reflexa has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include amentoflavone, robustaflavone, trehalose.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| amentoflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| robustaflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trehalose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |