Chloris flagellifera
Wire grass
Chloris flagelliera, commonly known as whipgrass, is a resilient herbaceous plant valued in traditional medicine. Known for its unique botanical characteristics, it is frequently utilized across various cultures for its potential therapeutic properties. This introduction explores its medicinal applications, traditional uses, and the phytochemical compounds that define its healing potential.
- Scientific name: Chloris flagellifera
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Poales and the family Poaceae, it is classified under the genus Chloris. Consequently, its specific scientific name is Chloris flagellifera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chloris | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by the scientific name Chloris flagellifera, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In English, it is commonly known as Wire Grass, while in the kai language, its name is Dàndakùsùr.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| kai | Dàndakùsùr | Wikidata |
| en | Wire Grass | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a notable geographical presence across several key regions within the African continent. In Northern Africa, its distribution spans across the territories of Algeria, Egypt, and Libya. Moving southward into West Tropical Africa, the species can also be found in Niger. Additionally, its range extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, specifically within the borders of Chad. Together, these locations illustrate a distribution pattern that covers diverse environmental zones across the north and central parts of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
Activities
Chloris flagellifera has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |