Chrysopogon nigritanus
Chrysopogon nigritaunus, commonly known as a potent medicinal herb, holds significant value in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this plant is utilized to treat various ailments, ranging from inflammatory conditions to infections. Understanding its phytochemical profile is essential for exploring its potential in modern medicine.
- Scientific name: Chrysopogon nigritanus
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Poales, it is situated in the family Poaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Chrysopogon and the species Chrysopogon nigritaanus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chrysopogon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Chrysopogon nigritanus, is referred to by various regional names across different cultures and languages. In Persian, it is called خسخس سیاه, while in German, it is commonly known as Kulkarli. Its linguistic reach extends to Asia as well, where it is identified as ウサル in Japanese and as usar in Indonesian.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | خسخس سیاه | Wikidata |
| dag | Kulkarli | Wikidata |
| ja | ウサル | Wikidata |
| id | usar | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Chrysopogon nigritanus, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin, where it contributes to the local medicinal flora. The species is also documented in Burkina, extending its presence further into the West African landscape. Furthermore, its geographical range includes the coastal and inland areas of Gambia and Ghana. Finally, the plant's distribution continues westward into the territory of Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Activities
Chrysopogon nigritanus has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Hemolytic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hemolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |