Trautvetteria palmata var. palmata
Actaea racemosa
Trautvetteria palmata var. palmata, commonly known as the palmate moss, is a distinctive bryophyte valued in traditional herbalism. Characterized by its fan-shaped leaves, this resilient species thrives in moist, acidic environments. It is often utilized in folk medicine for its potential antimicrobial properties and soothing applications in topical treatments.
- Scientific name: Trautvetteria palmata var. palmata
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae, it is classified under the genus Trautvetteria. Specifically, this medicinal variety is identified as Trautvetteria palmata var. palmata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Trautvetteria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by various names across different languages, is referred to as Actaea racemosa in English (en) and French (fr), as well as in Catalan (ca). In German (de), it is commonly called Traubensilberkerze, while in Hungarian (hu), it is known as fürtös poloskavész.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Actaea racemosa | Wikidata |
| ca | Actaea racemosa | Wikidata |
| de | Traubensilberkerze | Wikidata |
| en | Actaea racemosa | Wikidata |
| hu | fürtös poloskavész | Wikidata |
| pl | Pluskwica groniasta | Wikidata |
| pt | Acteia | Wikidata |
| tr | Siyah yılankökü | Wikidata |
| es | Actaea racemosa | Wikidata |
| it | Actaea racemosa | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to several distinct regions within the Russian Far East. Its presence is well-documented across the Primorye territory and the Magadan region. Additionally, it can be found growing in the Khabarovsk area. The species also extends its range to the island territories of Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands. Together, these locations define the specific geographical distribution of this variety.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Magadan | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Trentepohlia palmata var. palmata (often referred to in botanical contexts involving medicinal algae or specific fern-like morphologies), utilizes distinct structural components for its survival and medicinal properties. The underground system consists of roots/rhizoimes that anchor the organism to its substrate, while the specific rhizome serves as a vital storage organ, housing essential nutrients and bioactive compounds. Above the ground, the aerial parts extend into the environment to facilitate photosynthesis and gas exchange, representing the most visible portion of the plant used in various traditional applications.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots/rhizomes | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizome | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aerial Parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Trautvetteria palmata var. palmata has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antinociceptive, Bitter, Estrogenic, Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bitter | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Estrogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phytoestrogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Serotonergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |