golden-beard
Capillipedium parviflorum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Golden-beard, scientifically known as Capillipedium parviflorum, is a remarkable medicinal herb valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often found in unique ecological niches, this plant contains bioactive compounds used in traditional healing to address various ailments, offering a natural approach to wellness through its potent, plant-based chemical constituents.
Names
Common Names
- golden-beard
- scented-top grass
- Scented Top
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Capillipedium parviflorumSynonyms
- Anatherum parviflorum
- Andropogon micratherus var. quartinianus
- Capillipedium vietnamense
- Holcus parviflorus
- Andropogon micranthus var. villosulus
- Capillipedium parviflorum subsp. capiliflorum
- Holcus caerulescens
- Capillipedium parviflorum var. multispiculum
- Andropogon micranthus var. violascens
- Capillipedium cinctum
- Capillipedium arachnoideum
- Capillipedium arachnoideum subsp. luzoniense
- Andropogon micranthus var. multispiculus
- Andropogon quartinianus
- Chrysopogon parviflorus
- Andropogon parvispicus
- Chrysopogon parviflorus var. flavescens
- Chrysopogon parvispicus
- Andropogon capilliflorus
- Andropogon cinctus
- Chrysopogon villosulus
- Andropogon caerulescens
- Chrysopogon violascens
- Andropogon alternans
- Chrysopogon alternans
- Dichanthium parviflorum
- Sorghum quartinianum
- Dichanthium parviflorum var. capilliflorum
- Sorghum parviflorum
- Bothriochloa parviflora
- Bothriochloa parviflora f. villosula
- Rhaphis parviflora
- Bothriochloa parviflora f. violascens
- Bothriochloa parviflora var. muticispicula
- Rhaphis coerulescens
- Andropogon villosulus
- Andropogon violascens
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Poales, falling into the family Poaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Capillipedium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Capillipedium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is distributed across several key regions within the tropical landscapes of Africa. In Northeast Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in Eritrea and Ethiopia. The species also extends through the Sudan and South Sudan regions of the same area. Moving into East Tropical Africa, the plant can be found growing in Kenya. Finally, its geographical range continues southward into Tanzania.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Capillipedium parviflorum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-TETRADECANOL, 4-NONANOL, 4-Tridecanone, 4-Undecanol, 4-Undecanone.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1-TETRADECANOL | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-NONANOL | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-Tridecanone | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-Undecanol | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-Undecanone | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-2-hexenyl butanoate | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |