Aristida funiculata
Aristida funiculata, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in traditional healing practices, belongs to the Poaceae family. Found primarily in tropical regions, this plant is valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. It is frequently utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, showcasing its importance in ethnobotanical studies.
- Scientific name: Aristida funiculata
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Poales and the family Poaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Aristida.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aristida | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Aristida funiculata, is known by various local names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as cord grass, while in Hindi, it is known as kunda. In Tamil, the plant is called kunda, and in Telugu, it is identified as kunda.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the African continent and its surrounding islands. In Northern Africa, its presence is documented within the countries of Egypt and Libya. Moving toward the Atlantic, the species can also be found in the Macaronesian archipelago of Cape Verde. Its range extends further into West Tropical Africa, where it inhabits the landscapes of Burkina. Additionally, the plant is recorded as growing within the borders of Mali.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aristida funiculata has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthocyanins, coumarins, flavonoids, glycosides, phenols.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthocyanins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aristida funiculata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |