Tectaria coadunata
Tectaria coadunata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Tectaria coadunata, scientifically known as Tectaria coadunata, is a significant medicinal fern valued in traditional herbal practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is often utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammation and skin conditions, offering a natural approach to wellness within diverse botanical ecosystems.
- Family
- Polypodiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Aspidium Cicutarium Subsp. Coadunatum · Aspidium Cicutarium Var. Coadunatum · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Tectaria coadunataSynonyms
- Aspidium cicutarium subsp. coadunatum
- Aspidium cicutarium var. coadunatum
- Sagenia coadunata
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Tecartia coadunata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Polypodiinae, it is further classified under the order Polypodiales and the family Polypodiaceae. Finally, it is situated within the genus Tecartia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Polypodiaceae |
| Genus | Tectaria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across two major continents. In East Tropical Africa, it can be found growing within the borders of Kenya. Its presence is also well-documented in Tanzania and Uganda, marking its significance in the African landscape. Moving to Asia, the species is located in the South-Central regions of China. Additionally, it extends into the Southeast portions of China, completing its wide-reaching range.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda |
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| China | Tibet |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Tectaria coadunata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Sugars, Terpenoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sugars | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry
Sugars
- Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry
Terpenoids
- Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry
Medicinal Uses
Tectaria coadunata has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Salmonella typhi, Shigella flexneri, Staphylococcus aureus, antioxidant.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Salmonella typhi | Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Shigella flexneri | Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |