Chloris virgata
Feather fingergrass
Chloris virgata, commonly known as creeping panicgrass, is a resilient, creeping annual grass widely distributed across tropical and subtropical regions. While often viewed as a common weed, it holds significant ecological value and has been documented in various ethnobotanical studies for its potential medicinal properties and traditional healing uses.
- Scientific name: Chloris virgata
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Europe
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, it is classified under the family Poaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Chloris.
| 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 scientifically as Chloris virgata, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is known as 虎尾草 (zh) or 虎尾草 (zh-tw), while in Swedish, it is called Dunkvastgräs (sv). It is identified as Glaswellt-Rhodes Affrica in Welsh (cy), and in Mongolian, it is referred to as Саваан булган сүүл (mn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 虎尾草 | Wikidata |
| sv | Dunkvastgräs | Wikidata |
| cy | Glaswellt-Rhodes Affrica | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 虎尾草 | Wikidata |
| mn | Саваан булган сүүл | Wikidata |
| ko | 나도바랭이 | Wikidata |
| fi | untuvaviuhkaheinä | Wikidata |
| af | Witpluim-chloris | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 虎尾草 | Wikidata |
| cs | prstnatka prutnatá | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across both Europe and Africa. In Middle Europe, its presence is noted within the regions of Germany and the area spanning Czechia and Slovakia. Moving southward, the species is also well-established across various parts of Northern Africa. Specifically, it can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Algeria and Egypt. Furthermore, its range extends across the territory of Libya, demonstrating its adaptability to different climates.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
Activities
Chloris virgata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Chloris virgata has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, Salmonella typhi.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Proteus mirabilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella typhi | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |