Selliguea feei
Selliguea feei, commonly known as a medicinal shrub in various tropical regions, is valued for its significant therapeutic potential. Native to forested ecosystems, this plant contains bioactive compounds used in traditional medicine to treat diverse ailments, offering a natural resource for pharmacological research and holistic healing practices worldwide.
- Scientific name: Selliguea feei
- Family: Polypodiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Selliguea feei, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Polypodiinae, it is classified under the order Polypodiales and the family Polypodiaceae. Finally, it is placed in the genus Selliguea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae | WCVP |
| Order | Polypodiales | WCVP |
| Family | Polypodiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Selliguea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Selliguea feei, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is identified as 修蕨 (including the variations zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn), while in Japanese, it is called セリグエア・フェーイ. Additionally, in Indonesia, it is commonly known as Pakis tangkur.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 修蕨 | Wikidata |
| ja | セリグエア・フェーイ | Wikidata |
| id | Pakis tangkur | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 修蕨 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 修蕨 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 修蕨 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is specifically noted in the Southeast portion of the country. Its range extends extensively into the Malesia region, including the islands of Jawa and the Lesser Sunda Islands. Additionally, the species can be found throughout the Maluku archipelago. Finally, its documented habitat reaches as far as the Philippines within the Malesian zone.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Maluku | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Selliguea feei, possesses specialized underground structures known as rhizomes that play a crucial role in its biology. These horizontal, fleshy rhizomes function as essential storage organs, allowing the plant to store nutrients and energy to support regrowth and survival during unfavorable environmental conditions. In many medicinal contexts, these subterranean parts are of particular interest as they often contain concentrated bioactive compounds used in traditional healing practices.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Selliguea feei has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Selligueain A, proanthocyanidin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Selligueain A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proanthocyanidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |