Thelypteris triphylla
Thelypteris triphylla · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Thelypteris triphylla, scientifically known as Thelypteris triphylla, is a versatile fern species valued in traditional ethnobotanical practices. Often found in moist, tropical habitats, this plant is recognized for its unique frond structure. It holds significant medicinal potential, traditionally used to treat various ailments through its diverse bioactive compounds.
- Family
- Aspleniaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Thelypteris triphyllaSynonyms
- Pronephrium triphyllum
- Abacopteris triphylla
- Cyclosorus nakaikeanus
- Dryopteris triphylla
- Meniscium triphyllum f. cristatum
- Meniscium triphyllum
- Nephrodium triphyllum
- Pronephrium nakaikeanum
- Thelypteris nakaikeana
- Abacopteris triphylla var. simplicifolia
- Grypothrix triphylla
- Meniscium cumingii
- Cyclosorus triphyllus
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Polypodiinae and the order Polypodiales, it is classified under the family Aspleniaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Thelypteris.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Aspleniaceae |
| Genus | Thelypteris |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout several distinct regions of Eastern Asia. In China, its presence is documented across the South-Central and Southeast territories. The species also extends its range into the nation of Japan. Furthermore, it can be found growing within the Korean peninsula. Finally, its geographical reach includes the Nansei-shoto islands.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
| Eastern Asia | Korea |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Thelypteris triphylla is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, lacking any woody structural tissue. It functions as a self-supporting organism rather than a climber, maintaining its upright posture through its own structural integrity. In terms of its ecological habitat and growth habit, the plant is primarily terrestrial, though it can exist within a spectrum of moisture-dependent environments ranging from semiaquatic to aquatic settings. Furthermore, it is strictly a terrestrial species and does not exhibit epiphytic tendencies, such as being a holoepiphyte, hemiepiphyte, or facultative epiphyte.
- Aquatic :
- terrestrial
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Growth form :
- herb
- Woodiness :
- non-woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Thelypteris triphylla has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include TRIPHYLLIN A.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| TRIPHYLLIN A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
TRIPHYLLIN A
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials