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Selaginella siamensis

Selaginella siamensis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Selaginella siavensis, scientifically known as Selaginella siavensis, is a versatile clubmoss valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its rich bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. It holds significant potential in pharmacological research for developing new therapeutic treatments for various ailments.

Family
Selaginellaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Selaginella Ridleyana · Didiclis Siamensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Selaginella siamensis

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Lycopodiidae. Within its taxonomic hierarchy, it is organized under the order Selaginellales and the family Selaginellaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 specific geographical distribution concentrated within East and Southeast Asia. In China, it is primarily found throughout the South-Central regions. Its presence extends significantly into the Indo-China peninsula, where it inhabits several distinct countries. Specifically, the species can be located within the borders of Cambodia and Laos. Furthermore, its range includes the territories of both Thailand and Vietnam.

Region Area
China China South-Central
Indo-China Cambodia
Indo-China Laos
Indo-China Thailand
Indo-China Vietnam

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Selaginella siamensis has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 8-Methyleugenitol, Agatharesinol, Amentoflavone, Daucosterol, Delicaflavone.

Chemicals reported in Selaginella siamensis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
8-Methyleugenitol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Agatharesinol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Amentoflavone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Daucosterol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Delicaflavone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Noreugenin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Robustaflavone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Sciadopitysin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Uncinoside A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
syringaresinol glucoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

8-Methyleugenitol

  1. Natural product research

Agatharesinol

  1. Natural product research

Amentoflavone

  1. Phytochemistry

Daucosterol

  1. Natural product research

Delicaflavone

  1. Phytochemistry

Noreugenin

  1. Natural product research

Robustaflavone

  1. Phytochemistry

Sciadopitysin

  1. Phytochemistry

Uncinoside A

  1. Natural product research

syringaresinol glucoside

  1. Natural product research