Carex baccans
Crimson seeded sedge
Carex baccans, commonly known as a specialized sedge, is a resilient medicinal plant found in diverse ecosystems. Renowned for its unique bioactive compounds, it has been utilized in traditional healing practices to address various ailments. Understanding its botanical properties offers valuable insights into natural pharmacology and sustainable herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Carex baccans
- Family: Cyperaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Following the order Poales, it is classified under the family Cyperaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Carex.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Cyperaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Carex | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Carex baccans, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is identified as 浆果薹草 (also written as 浆果薹草 in simplified Chinese, 浆果薹草 in zh-hans, and 紅果薹 in traditional Chinese), while in Arabic, it is called سعادى عنقودي.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 浆果薹草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 紅果薹 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 浆果薹草 | Wikidata |
| ar | سعادى عنقودي | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 浆果薹草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 红稗 | Wikidata |
| zh | 浆果苔草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 红稗子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山稗子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 紅果薹 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found across several specific regions within East and South Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. The species also extends its range to the island of Taiwan in Eastern Asia. Furthermore, its distribution reaches into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within Assam. Together, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of Carex baccans.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Carex baccans, possesses specific components that are utilized in various medicinal preparations. The fruit, which typically develops as a small, nut-like structure known as an achene, serves as a key part of the plant's reproductive system and is often studied for its bioactive properties. When processed, an aqueous extract derived from the plant's tissues can be used to isolate water-soluble compounds, facilitating the delivery of its natural therapeutic constituents in traditional or experimental treatments.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Carex baccans has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include resveratrol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| resveratrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Carex baccans has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dysentery, helminthiasis, ulcers, wound infections.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| helminthiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |