Thelypteris triphylla
Thelypteris triphylla, commonly known as the three-leafed marsh fern, is a resilient pteridophyte found in moist, shaded habitats. Renowned in traditional ethnobotany, this plant is valued for its unique morphological characteristics and potential therapeutic properties, offering significant interest to researchers studying natural bioactive compounds and medicinal flora.
- Scientific name: Thelypteris triphylla
- Family: Aspleniaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae | WCVP |
| Order | Polypodiales | WCVP |
| Family | Aspleniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Thelypteris | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Thelypteris triphylla, is referred to by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly called the three-leaved marsh fern, while in Spanish, it is known as helecho de tres hojas. In Portuguese, the species is referred to as samambaia-de-três-folhas, and in French, it is called fougère à trois feuilles.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |