Tectaria paradoxa
Tectaria paradoxa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Tectaria paradoxa, scientifically known as Tectaria paradoxa, is a distinctive fern species valued for its unique morphological characteristics. Often found in tropical forest understories, this plant holds significant potential in ethnobotanical studies. Researchers explore its bioactive compounds, investigating its traditional medicinal uses and therapeutic possibilities in modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Polypodiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Aspidium Paradoxum · Lastrea Paradoxa · 2 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Tectaria paradoxaSynonyms
- Aspidium paradoxum
- Lastrea paradoxa
- Aspidium pteroides
- Dryopteris pteroides
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Tecaria paradoxa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida, it is classified under the subclass Polypodiinae and the order Polypodiales. It is further categorized into the family Polypodiaceae and the genus Tecaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae | WCVP |
| Order | Polypodiales | WCVP |
| Family | Polypodiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tectaria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is naturally distributed across specific regions within the Indian Subcontinent. Its primary habitat can be found throughout the diverse landscapes of India. Additionally, the species is well-established within the tropical environments of Sri Lanka. These two countries represent the core geographical range for this medicinal species. Consequently, its occurrence is strictly limited to these particular areas of South Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tectaria paradoxa has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Sterols, Tannin, triterpenoids.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | Toxicology reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sterols | Toxicology reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannin | Toxicology reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | Toxicology reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tectaria paradoxa has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | Toxicology reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |