Davallia divaricata
| Davallia divaricata | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Pteridophyta |
| Class: | Pteridopsida |
| Order: | Polypodiales |
| Family: | Davalliaceae |
| Genus: | Davallia |
| Species: | D. divaricata |
| Binomial name | |
| Davallia divaricata | |
Davallia divaricata is a fern in the Davalliaceae family and in Davallia genus.
It is native to tropical Southeast Asia.
Uses
It produces Davallic acid which is helpful for lung cancer.
References
- Lung Cancer: New Insights for the Healthcare Professional: 2013 Edition, ISBN 978-1481660082
- Ferns and fern allies of Guatemala, 1923
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