Selaginella rolandi-principis
Selagineella rolandi-principis, commonly known as a species of spike moss, is a unique botanical specimen valued for its distinct morphological characteristics. Often studied in ethnobotany, this plant holds potential medicinal significance due to its bioactive compounds, offering promising avenues for pharmacological research into its diverse therapeutic properties and applications.
- Scientific name: Selaginella rolandi-principis
- Family: Selaginellaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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. Finally, it is a member of the family Selaginellaceae, falling under 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 rolandi-principis, is known by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 海南卷柏 (Hǎinán juǎnbǎi) or 黑顶卷柏 (hēidǐng juǎnbǎi).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 海南卷柏 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黑顶卷柏 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within East and Southeast Asia. In China, its distribution spans across the South-Central regions and the Southeast provinces. It is also found on the tropical island of Hainan within the Chinese territory. Beyond China, the species extends its reach into the Indo-China region. Specifically, its habitat includes the lush landscapes of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Selaginella rolandi-principis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include isoflavones, selaginolide A.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| isoflavones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| selaginolide A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Selaginella rolandi-principis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Selaginella rolandi-principis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |