Acorus gramineus
Japanese rush
Acorus gramineus, commonly known as the Grassy Sweet Flag, is a perennial aquatic plant cherished for its elegant, grass-like foliage. Thriving in wetlands, this versatile species is valued in traditional medicine and ornamental landscaping alike. Its aromatic properties and ability to stabilize soil make it a botanical treasure.
- Scientific name: Acorus gramineus
- Family: Acoraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Acorus gramineus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Acorales and the family Acoraceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Acorus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Acorales | WCVP |
| Family | Acoraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Acorus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Acorus gramineus, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese contexts, it is known as 金钱菖蒲 (zh-hans), while in traditional or regional variations such as in Taiwan or Hong Kong, it is identified as 石菖蒲 (zh-hant and zh-hk). In Japan, it is called セキショウ (ja), and in Poland, it is commonly known as Tatarak trawiasty (pl).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 金钱菖蒲 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 石菖蒲 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 石菖蒲 | Wikidata |
| ja | セキショウ | Wikidata |
| pl | Tatarak trawiasty | Wikidata |
| lt | Siauralapis ajeras | Wikidata |
| ar | وج قزم | Wikidata |
| vi | Thạch xương bồ | Wikidata |
| zh | 金钱菖蒲 | Wikidata |
| th | สือชังผู่ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range that extends across several distinct regions. In Northern Europe, its presence is notably recorded in Great Britain. Moving eastward, it can be found within the Russian Far East, specifically in the Primorye region. The species is also widely distributed throughout China, spanning from Inner Mongolia to the South-Central provinces. Additionally, its habitat reaches as far south as the island of Hainan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Acorus gramineus, is a significant Chinese medicinal herb valued for its therapeutic properties. The most important part used in traditional treatments is the aromatic rhizome, which is harvested and processed for its medicinal potency. Additionally, the long, narrow leaf provides a distinct visual character to the plant, but it is the underground rhizomes that contain the concentrated active compounds essential to its use as a Chinese medicinal herb.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 7
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizomes | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| rhizome | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chinese medicinal herb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Acorus gramineus has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Alpha-asarone, beta-asarone, cis-asarone, eugenol.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha-asarone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-asarone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis-asarone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eugenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Acorus gramineus has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Prebiotic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Prebiotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Acorus gramineus has 18 reported medicinal uses identified across 23 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, dementia, spatial memory, amnesia, anxiety.
- Total uses
- 18
- Scientific sources
- 23
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| dementia | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| spatial memory | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amnesia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cognitive function | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| convulsions | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| frontotemporal dementia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |