Christella parasitica
Christella parasitica (L.) H.Lév.
Christella parasitica is a fern in the Thelypteridaceae family, known for its global distribution. It occurs in regions such as Australia, where it is documented in Queensland, Norfolk Island, and northern New South Wales. The species is also noted for its use by chimpanzees in the Budongo Forest, Uganda, who consume it for self-medication when injured.
Description
Christella parasitica (L.) H.Lév., described in 1915, is a member of the fern family Thelypteridaceae. It is found across various regions, including parts of Australia and Uganda. In Uganda, chimpanzees in the Budongo Forest have been observed using this fern to treat injuries, highlighting its potential medicinal properties. The species was originally described by Linnaeus and later reclassified by H.Lév.
Synonyms
Aspidium adultumAspidium canescensAspidium solutumAspidium tectumFilix parasiticaNephrodium griffithianumPolypodium diversifronsCyclosorus albociliatusLastrea pellitaThelypteris didymosoraThelypteris griffithianaDiplazium gaudichaudiiAsplenium gaudichaudiiCyclosorus parasiticusPolypodium parasiticumThelypteris fadeniiCyclosorus hainanensisCyclosorus lauiDryopteris parasiticaNephrodium parasiticumAspidium procurrensNephrodium pellitumCyclosorus pygmaeusCyclosorus yandongensisCyclosorus pauciserratusDryopteris procurrensNephrodium procurrensAspidium parasiticumNephrodium didymosorumNephrodium molle var. didymosorum
