Tectaria coadunata
Teucrium coadunatum, commonly known as a medicinal herb in traditional practices, is a significant botanical species valued for its therapeutic potential. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant is often utilized in folk medicine to address various ailments, offering promising insights into natural pharmacology and holistic healing approaches.
- Scientific name: Tectaria coadunata
- Family: Polypodiaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae | WCVP |
| Order | Polypodiales | WCVP |
| Family | Polypodiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tectaria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Tectaria coaduata, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 大齿叉蕨 or 阴地三叉蕨, while in Taiwan, the names 陰地三叉蕨 and 觀音三叉蕨 are specifically utilized. Additionally, it is identified as 大齿叉蕨 in mainland China.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 大齿叉蕨 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 陰地三叉蕨 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 大齿叉蕨 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 觀音三叉蕨 | Wikidata |
| zh | 阴地三叉蕨 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大齿三叉蕨 | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tectaria coadunata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, sugars, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sugars | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tectaria coadunata has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Salmonella typhi, Shigella flexneri, Staphylococcus aureus, antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Salmonella typhi | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Shigella flexneri | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |