Cymbopogon khasianus ex

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Andropogon nardus subsp. khasianus
• Cymbopogon auritus

Sources: Wikidata

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Cymbopogon khasianus is characterized by its specific distribution across diverse altitudinal gradients within its native habitat. This species thrives across a broad vertical range, typically occupying montane and sub-montane environments. Its elevational distribution begins at a minimum altitude of 800 m AMSL and extends up to a maximum of 2800 m AMSL. On average, the plant is most commonly found at a mean elevation of 1400 m AMSL, suggesting a preference for mid-altitude ecological niches where specific temperature and moisture regimes are maintained.

Elevational range max:

2800 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1400 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

800 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Cymbopogon khasianus is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. In terms of its biological structure and survival strategy, the plant is classified as a hemicryptophyte, meaning its perennial buds are located at or just below the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or surface debris during unfavorable conditions. This life form, categorized both as a hemicryptophyte and a hemi-crypto-phyte within botanical frameworks, ensures its long-term establishment and ability to regenerate following seasonal changes.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Cymbopogon khasianus is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically categorized as a graminoid. It functions as a self-supporting plant, exhibiting neither climbing nor liana-like tendencies, as it lacks the structural requirements of vines or obligatory climbers. This species is an independent organism, showing no parasitic behavior, and it is strictly terrestrial rather than being an epiphyte or an aquatic/semiaquatic plant. Its structure is entirely non-woody, maintaining a herbaceous habit throughout its lifecycle.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Cymbopogon khasianus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Methyl eugenol.

Methyl eugenol

1. Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

Activities

Cymbopogon khasianus has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.

Antimicrobial

1. Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

Antioxidant

1. Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

Conditions

Cymbopogon khasianus has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include antioxidant.

Antioxidant

1. Current pharmaceutical biotechnology