Woodwardia japonica
Woodwardia japonica, commonly known as the Japanese wood fern, is a distinctive deciduous fern native to East Asia. Thriving in moist, shaded forest environments, it is prized for its elegant, large fronds. While primarily ornamental, this resilient species plays a vital role in its natural ecosystem's moisture regulation.
- Scientific name: Woodwardia japonica
- Family: Aspleniaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Polypodiinae and the order Polypodiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Aspleniaceae within the genus Woodwardia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae | WCVP |
| Order | Polypodiales | WCVP |
| Family | Aspleniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Woodwardia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions within Eastern Asia. It can be found growing in the mountainous areas of Japan and the Korean Peninsula. Additionally, its range extends to the island of Taiwan. In mainland China, the species is prevalent throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Together, these locations define the specific ecological footprint of this medicinal fern.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Woodwardia japonica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonols, isoflavone.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |