Agrostis gigantea
Black bent
Agrostis gigantea, commonly known as Giant Bent, is a perennial grass often utilized in ecological restoration and medicinal landscapes. While primarily valued for its stabilizing root systems, its unique phytochemical properties offer intriguing potential in traditional herbalism. Understanding its botanical characteristics is essential for exploring its diverse therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Agrostis gigantea
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Poales and the family Poaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Agrostis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Agrostis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Agrostis gigantea, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In Poland, it is referred to as Mietlica olbrzymia, while in Finland, it is called isorölli. Moving to the Baltic states, it is known as Lielā smilgas in Latvia and suur kastehein in Estonia. Additionally, in German-speaking areas, the species is commonly called Riesen-Straußgras.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Mietlica olbrzymia | Wikidata |
| fi | isorölli | Wikidata |
| lv | Lielā smilga | Wikidata |
| et | suur kastehein | Wikidata |
| de | Riesen-Straußgras | Wikidata |
| de-ch | Riesen-Straussgras | Wikidata |
| ja | コヌカグサ | Wikidata |
| lt | Didžioji smilga | Wikidata |
| hsb | Hoberska wjechelca | Wikidata |
| nl | Hoog struisgras | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Agrostis gigantea, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of Northern Europe. Its presence can be documented within the coastal and temperate landscapes of Denmark. Furthermore, it is found extending into the northern territories of Finland. The species also occupies significant habitats throughout Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its range reaches the rugged terrains of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Agrostis gigantea has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cirsilineol, cirsilineol, coniferyl alcohol, eugenol, luteolin 5-methyl ether.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cirsilineol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cirsilineol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coniferyl alcohol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eugenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin 5-methyl ether | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Agrostis gigantea has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative, Gastroprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Agrostis gigantea has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include allergic rhinitis, breast carcinoma, coronavirus, immune system, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| allergic rhinitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coronavirus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| immune system | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |