Selaginella sinensis
Selaginella sinensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Selagineella sinensis, is a remarkable lycopod frequently utilized in traditional medicine. Often referred to as "spike moss," this plant is celebrated for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. Modern research continues to explore its potential in treating cognitive decline and promoting overall cellular health.
- Family
- Selaginellaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Lycopodium Sinense · Selaginella Mongholica · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Selaginella sinensisSynonyms
- Lycopodium sinense
- Selaginella mongholica
- Lycopodioides mongholica
- Sinoselaginella sinensis
- Lycopodioides sinensis
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 resides in the family Selaginellaceae and is identified by 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 various regions of China. It is documented to grow in the tropical environment of Hainan. Moving northward, the species can also be found in the Inner Mongolia region. Its presence extends into the Manchuria area, covering a significant portion of the northeast. Finally, the distribution includes the China North-Central and China Southeast territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | Hainan |
| China | Inner Mongolia |
| China | Manchuria |
| China | China North-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| Mongolia | Mongolia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Selaginella sinensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Amentoflavone, Flavonoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Amentoflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Amentoflavone
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Flavonoids
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Preparations
Selaginella sinensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanol extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ethanol extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ethanol extract
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