Agrostis gigantea subsp. gigantea
Agrostis gigantea subsp. gigantea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Agrostis gigantea subsp. gigantea, is a remarkable botanical specimen valued for its unique therapeutic potential. Often found in specific ecological niches, this subspecies possesses distinct bioactive compounds. Understanding its traditional uses and phytochemical properties offers fascinating insights into its role within natural medicine and herbal pharmacology.
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Agrostis gigantea subsp. giganteaSynonyms
- Agrostis capillaris var. nigra
- Agrostis alba f. aristigera
- Agrostis alba var. dispar
- Agrostis alba subsp. dubia
- Agrostis gigantea subsp. gautieri
- Agrostis gigantea subsp. pontica
- Agrostis gigantea var. dispar
- Agrostis gigantea var. ramosa
- Agrostis rubra var. tenella
- Agrostis stolonifera f. sylvatica
- Agrostis stolonifera var. maior
- Agrostis stolonifera var. sylvatica
- Agrostis stolonifera var. tenella
- Agrostis stolonifera var. ramosa
- Agrostis tenella
- Agrostis tenuis var. nigra
- Agrostis vulgaris var. tenella
- Agrostis vulgaris var. nigra
- Vilfa dispar
- Vilfa nigra
- Agrostis gigantea subsp. glaucescens
- Agrostis widenii var. aristata
- Agrostis alba var. dilatata
- Agrostis widenii
- Agrostis alba var. limosa
- Agrostis alba var. pallens
- Agrostis palustris var. major
- Agrostis stolonifera var. major
- Agrostis vulgaris var. dubia
- Agrostis vulgaris subsp. tenella
- Agrostis stolonifera var. elata
- Agrostis gigantea var. repens
- Agrostis capillaris subsp. repens
- Agrostis vulgaris var. sylvatica
- Agrostis vulgaris var. repens
- Agrostis sabulicola
- Agrostis seminuda
- Agrostis signata var. limosa
- Agrostis stolonifera f. diffusa
- Agrostis stolonifera f. aristigera
- Agrostis stolonifera var. diffusa
- Agrostis stolonifera var. vaginata
- Agrostis campestris
- Agrostis dubia
- Agrostis alba var. hostiana
- Agrostis alba subsp. maior
- Agrostis exarata var. mutica
- Agrostis gigantea var. glaucescens
- Agrostis gigantea var. praticola
- Agrostis graniticola
- Agrostis limosa
- Agrostis nigra
- Agrostis obliqua
- Agrostis praticola
- Agrostis repens
- Agrostis gigantea var. gouxii
- Vilfa alba var. ramosa
- Cinna karataviensis
- Decandolia stolonifera var. verticillata
- Agrostis alba var. gigantea
- Agrostis capillaris var. maior
- Agrostis alba var. pallens
- Agrostis stolonifera var. major
- Agrostis alba var. laxa
- Agrostis alba var. elata
- Agrostis alba var. aggregata
- Agrostis vulgaris subsp. aristata
- Agrostis alba var. major
- Agrostis alba var. flavida
- Agrostis alba var. major
- Agrostis alba var. pratensis
- Agrostis alba var. diffusa
- Agrostis alba subsp. diffusa
- Agrostis alba var. compressa
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Riesen-Straußgras (Unterart)
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Poales, it is classified under the family Poaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Agrostis and is known as the subspecies gigantea.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Agrostis |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, Agrostis gigantea subsp. gigantea, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across various parts of Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the coastal and maritime landscapes of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving further north, the species is also established in the territories of Denmark and Norway. Additionally, its presence extends into the northernmost reaches of the continent in Finland. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's preference for the temperate and subarctic climates of the North.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Agrostis gigantea subsp. gigantea has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Geranyl isobutyrate, Linalyl propionate, M-CYMENE, Neryl acetate, Neryl formate.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Geranyl isobutyrate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Linalyl propionate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| M-CYMENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neryl acetate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neryl formate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Selina-3,7(11)-diene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Geranyl isobutyrate
- Scientific reports
Linalyl propionate
- Scientific reports
M-CYMENE
- Scientific reports
Neryl acetate
- Scientific reports
Neryl formate
- Scientific reports
Selina-3,7(11)-diene
- Scientific reports