Brachypodium distachyon
Purple false brome
Brachypodium distachyon, commonly known as the two-spiked brachypodium, is a versatile medicinal herb found in various natural habitats. Renowned for its therapeutic potential, this plant contains bioactive compounds used in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory conditions, promote healing, and support overall wellness through its unique phytochemical properties.
- Scientific name: Brachypodium distachyon
- 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, it falls under the order Poales and the family Poaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Brachypodium, with the species name distachyon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Brachypodium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Brachypodium distachyon, is referred to by various names across different languages and regions. In German, it is called Zweiährige Zwenke, while in Chinese, it is known as 二穗短柄草. Its Swedish common name is Grusskhafting, and in Welsh, it is identified as Breichwellt unflwydd. Additionally, in Ukrainian, the species is called Куцоніжка двоколоскова.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Zweiährige Zwenke | Wikidata |
| zh | 二穗短柄草 | Wikidata |
| sv | Grusskafting | Wikidata |
| cy | Breichwellt unflwydd | Wikidata |
| uk | Куцоніжка двоколоскова | Wikidata |
| ja | ミナトカモジグサ | Wikidata |
| fi | aroluste | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 二穗短柄草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 二穗短柄草 | Wikidata |
| ar | دنبان ثنائي السنابل | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several regions of Southern and Southeastern Europe. It can be found throughout Southwestern Europe, specifically inhabiting the territories of France, Portugal, and Spain. Within the Spanish region, its presence extends to the Balearic Islands. Additionally, the species is recorded in the Balkan region, specifically in Albania. Consequently, its range spans a diverse Mediterranean landscape stretching from the Atlantic coast to the Southeast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
Chemicals
Brachypodium distachyon has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |