Cymbopogon ambiguus
Cymbopogon ambiguus, commonly known as a variety of lemongrass, is a perennial aromatic grass valued in traditional medicine. Rich in essential oils like citral, it possesses potent antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. This versatile plant is widely utilized for its therapeutic potential in treating digestive issues and skin ailments.
- Scientific name: Cymbopogon ambiguus
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Poales, it is a member of the family Poaceae. Its taxonomic identity is further defined by its placement within the genus Cymbopogon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cymbopogon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Cymbopogon ambiguus, is recognized by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In Arabic, it is known as إذخر ملتبس (ar), while in its regional dialectal form, it is referred to as اذخر ملتبس (arz).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | إذخر ملتبس | Wikidata |
| arz | اذخر ملتبس | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions. Within the Malesia zone, it can be found throughout the Lesser Sunda Islands. Its presence extends significantly into Australia, where it inhabits the Northern Territory and Queensland. Additionally, the species is located in the southern parts of the continent, specifically within South Australia. Finally, its range reaches as far as the coastal and inland areas of New South Wales.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Northern Territory | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | South Australia | WCVP |
| Australia | Western Australia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cymbopogon ambiguus has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-HT, EPN, collagen.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5-HT | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EPN | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| collagen | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cymbopogon ambiguus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include headache.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| headache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |