Cymbopogon khasianus
Cymbopogon khasianus ex
Cymbopogon khasianus, commonly known as Khasi lemongrass, is a fragrant perennial grass native to the northeastern regions of India. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this medicinal herb is widely used in traditional practices to treat digestive issues, skin ailments, and respiratory infections, offering potent antimicrobial and antioxidant benefits.
- Scientific name: Cymbopogon khasianus
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Cymbopogon khasianus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Poales and the family Poaceae. Finally, it is placed 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, known by the common names 卡西香茅 in Chinese and Cymbopogon khasianus ex in English, is a significant medicinal species within its botanical family.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 卡西香茅 | Wikidata |
| en | Cymbopogon khasianus ex | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found specifically in the South-Central and Southeast areas. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is documented in Assam and Bangladesh. Furthermore, the species is well-established in the East Himalaya region. Together, these locations highlight the broad ecological range of Cymbopogon khasianus.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cymbopogon khasianus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include methyl eugenol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| methyl eugenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cymbopogon khasianus has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cymbopogon khasianus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |