Arrhenatherum elatius
Arrhenaterum elatius
Arrhenatherum elatius, commonly known as the broad-leaved reed, is a resilient perennial grass frequently found in wetland habitats. While primarily recognized for its ecological role in stabilizing soil, it holds significant interest in traditional ethnobotany. Research continues to explore its potential bioactive compounds and therapeutic applications in natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Arrhenatherum elatius
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Poales, it is a member of the family Poaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Arrhenatherum, which includes the species Arrhenatherum elatius.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Arrhenatherum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Arrhenatherum elatius, is known by several common names across different Chinese linguistic contexts. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 燕麦草 (zh-hans and zh-cn), and the same name is used in Singapore (zh-sg). In Traditional Chinese contexts, it is known as 燕麥草 (zh-hanth and zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 燕麦草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 燕麥草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 燕麥草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 燕麦草 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 燕麦草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 燕麥草 | Wikidata |
| pl | Rajgras wyniosły | Wikidata |
| gd | Coirce a' Mhadadh-Ruaidh | Wikidata |
| fr | Fromental | Wikidata |
| ru | Райграс высокий | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found across several regions within Northern Europe. Its distribution specifically includes the coastal landscapes of Denmark and Finland. It can also be located throughout the islands of Føroyaar. Additionally, the species is documented within the territory of Great Britain. Finally, its geographical range extends to the island of Iceland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Arrhenaetherum elatius, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in its biological structure and potential medicinal applications. The leaves are characteristic of its growth pattern, serving as the main site for photosynthesis to sustain the plant's energy needs. In various traditional practices, different parts of such flora are studied, but the leaves of this specific species remain a key focus for identifying its unique phytochemical properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Arrhenatherum elatius has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cynaroside, Thermopsoside.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cynaroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Thermopsoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |