Alloteropsis cimicina
Summer grass, bug-seed grass, cockatoo grass
Alloteropsis cimicina, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in various traditional practices, holds remarkable therapeutic potential. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this species is frequently utilized for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Exploring its phytochemical profile offers promising insights into developing novel natural treatments for diverse health conditions.
- Scientific name: Alloteropsis cimicina
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Poales. Finally, it is a member of the family Poaceae and is identified by the genus Alloteropsis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Alloteropsis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Alloteropsis cimicina, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In English, it is frequently called Summer Grass, bug-seed grass, or cockatoo grass. In Chinese, the names used are 臭虫草 (zh), 臭虫草 (zh-cn), and 臭蟲草 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 臭虫草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 臭虫草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 臭蟲草 | Wikidata |
| en | Summer Grass, bug-seed grass, cockatoo grass | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in Benin, Liberia, and Nigeria. Moving toward the central regions, its range extends into West-Central Tropical Africa. Within this central zone, the species can be found in both Burundi and Cameroon. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's spread across diverse tropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
Activities
Alloteropsis cimicina has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |