Selaginella
Spikemosses
Selagineella, commonly known as spike moss, is a unique genus of primitive vascular plants. Often referred to as resurrection plants, they possess the extraordinary ability to survive extreme dehydration. Beyond their botanical fascination, various species are studied for their bioactive compounds, offering significant potential in traditional medicine and pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Selaginella
- Family: Selaginellaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Lycopodiidae, it is organized under the order Selaginellales and the family Selaginellaceae. Ultimately, the medicinal species is identified by 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, belonging to the genus Selaginella, is known by various names across different languages and cultures. In Poland, it is referred to as Widliczka, while in Quechua, it is called Hiki p'anqa. In Korean, the name used is 부처손속, and in Hebrew, it is written as סלגינל. Additionally, in Hungarian, it is known as csipkeharaszt.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Widliczka | Wikidata |
| qu | Hiki p'anqa | Wikidata |
| ko | 부처손속 | Wikidata |
| he | סלגינל | Wikidata |
| hu | csipkeharaszt | Wikidata |
| de | Moosfarne | Wikidata |
| ja | イワヒバ属 | Wikidata |
| sv | Mosslumrar | Wikidata |
| ru | Селагинелла | Wikidata |
| ca | Selaginel·la | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the northern regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Its presence extends to the island territories of Føroyar and Iceland. Additionally, the species is documented within the diverse habitats of Great Britain. Together, these locations define the primary northern range for this medicinal plant.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
Chemicals
Selaginella has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include amentoflavone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| amentoflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |