Cymbopogon commutatus
Cymbopogon commutatus, commonly known as lemongrass, is a versatile aromatic grass celebrated in traditional medicine. Renowned for its refreshing citrus scent, it possesses significant antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Widely used in herbal teas and essential oils, this plant offers therapeutic benefits for digestive health and relaxation.
- Scientific name: Cymbopogon commutatus
- 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 family Poaceae, it is specifically classified under 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, scientifically known as Cymbopogon commutatus, is recognized by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In Arabic, it is commonly referred to as إذخر متغير.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | إذخر متغير | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in the territories of Mauritania and Senegal. Moving toward the eastern parts of the continent, its range extends into Northeast Tropical Africa. Specifically, it is documented in the countries of Chad and Djibouti. Finally, its presence is also confirmed within the borders of Eritrea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | 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 |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Cymbopogon commutatus, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its various botanical components. The therapeutic properties are most commonly derived from the fresh aerial parts, which are harvested to ensure the highest concentration of essential oils and bioactive compounds. When prepared for drying or processing, the aerial parts are carefully collected to facilitate the extraction of medicinal constituents used in diverse applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fresh aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cymbopogon commutatus has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include geraniol, geranyl acetate, monoterpenes, piperitone, sesquiterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| geraniol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| geranyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| monoterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| piperitone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cymbopogon commutatus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cymbopogon commutatus has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Staphylococcus aureus, cardiac hypertrophy, cardiac toxicity, malaria.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiac hypertrophy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiac toxicity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |