Cymbopogon pendulus
Cymbopogon pendulus, commonly known as the weeping lemongrass, is a fragrant perennial grass prized in traditional medicine. Renowned for its potent essential oils, it possesses significant antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. This versatile plant is widely utilized in herbal remedies to support digestive health and promote relaxation.
- Scientific name: Cymbopogon pendulus
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Poales, specifically within the family Poaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by 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 scientifically as Cymbopogon pendulus, is recognized by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Arabic, it is referred to as إذخر متهدل, while in Chinese, it is commonly called 垂序香茅.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | إذخر متهدل | Wikidata |
| zh | 垂序香茅 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions of Asia. In China, it is primarily found within the South-Central territories. Its presence is also significant across the Indian Subcontinent, where it inhabits India and Bangladesh. Furthermore, the species is documented in the specific ecological zone of Assam. Finally, its range extends into the mountainous terrain of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cymbopogon pendulus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include citral, geraniol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| citral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| geraniol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |