Stenochlaena palustris
Stenochlaena palustris, commonly known as the swamp fern, is a versatile medicinal plant found in tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, its rhizomes and leaves are frequently utilized to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues. This resilient fern offers significant therapeutic potential through its unique bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Stenochlaena palustris
- Family: Aspleniaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Polypodiinae and the order Polypodiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Aspleniaceae and is identified by the genus Stenochlaena.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae | WCVP |
| Order | Polypodiales | WCVP |
| Family | Aspleniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Stenochlaena | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Stenochlaena palustris, is referred to by various regional common names across different languages and cultures. In Brunei (bjn), it is called Kalakai, while in Indonesia (id), it is known as Lemidi. In Minangkabau (min), the plant is called Paku limbèh, and in Thailand (th), it is recognized as ลำเท็ง. Additionally, in Chinese (zh), it is identified as 光叶藤蕨.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bjn | Kalakai | Wikidata |
| id | Lemidi | Wikidata |
| min | Paku limbèh | Wikidata |
| th | ลำเท็ง | Wikidata |
| zh | 光叶藤蕨 | Wikidata |
| to | Pasivaka | Wikidata |
| mad | Lambhibing | Wikidata |
| su | Paku hurang | Wikidata |
| as | ৰঙা ঢেকীয়া | Wikidata |
| ms | Lembiding | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it is widely documented in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it can be found in the state of Assam. Additionally, the species is recorded within the borders of Bangladesh. Together, these locations highlight the plant's preference for specific tropical and subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the marsh fern, utilizes its large, green leaf as the primary medicinal component. These fronds are characteristically long and pinnate, serving not only as the site for photosynthesis but also as the specific part harvested for its therapeutic properties. In various traditional practices, the leaf is processed to extract bioactive compounds used in treating different ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Stenochlaena palustris has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include antioxidant, ethyl acetate, hydroxycinnamic acids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroxycinnamic acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Stenochlaena palustris has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Free-Radical Scavenging.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Stenochlaena palustris has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus niger, infection, wound healing.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus niger | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |