Cymbopogon schoenanthus subsp. proximus

Cymbopogon schoenanthus subsp. proximus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (35 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Cymbopegon schoenanthus subsp. proximus, is a distinctive medicinal grass valued for its therapeutic properties. Renowned for its aromatic profile, this subspecies is frequently utilized in traditional wellness practices to address various ailments, offering unique bioactive compounds that contribute to its significant role in herbal pharmacology.

Family
Poaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Cymbopogon Proximus · Andropogon Schoenanthus Subsp. Proximus · 10 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Cymbopogon schoenanthus subsp. proximus

Synonyms

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 classified under the genus Cymbopogon. Specifically, it is identified as the subspecies proximus of the species Cymbopogon schoenanthus.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Poales
Family Poaceae
Genus Cymbopogon

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution across the northern reaches of the African continent. Its presence is documented within the diverse landscapes of Algeria and Egypt. Additionally, the species can be found spanning the territories of Libya and Morocco. The range also extends into the region of Western Sahara. Together, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of this particular subspecies.

Region Area
Northern Africa Algeria
Northern Africa Egypt
Northern Africa Libya
Northern Africa Morocco
Northern Africa Western Sahara
West Tropical Africa Benin
West Tropical Africa Burkina
West Tropical Africa Ghana
West Tropical Africa Guinea
West Tropical Africa Ivory Coast

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Cymbopogon schoenanthus subsp. proximus has 20 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4-aminobutyrate, Cyanidin, DI-N-OCTYL PHTHALATE, Linoelaidic acid, Monoterpenes.

Chemicals reported in Cymbopogon schoenanthus subsp. proximus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
4-aminobutyrate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cyanidin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
DI-N-OCTYL PHTHALATE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Linoelaidic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Monoterpenes 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
PIPERITONE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Proximadiol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
alanine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
apigenin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
caffeic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

4-aminobutyrate

  1. Physiology and molecular biology of plants : an international journal of functional plant biology

Cyanidin

  1. Scientific reports

DI-N-OCTYL PHTHALATE

  1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Linoelaidic acid

  1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Monoterpenes

  1. Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)

PIPERITONE

  1. Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)

Proximadiol

  1. Physiology and molecular biology of plants : an international journal of functional plant biology

alanine

  1. Physiology and molecular biology of plants : an international journal of functional plant biology

apigenin

  1. Scientific reports

caffeic acid

  1. Scientific reports

Activities

Cymbopogon schoenanthus subsp. proximus has 7 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Diuretic.

Activities reported in Cymbopogon schoenanthus subsp. proximus
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antifungal 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Diuretic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hypoglycemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hypolipidemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Food chemistry
  2. Scientific reports
  3. Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)

Antibacterial

  1. Food chemistry

Antifungal

  1. Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)

Antimicrobial

  1. Saudi journal of biological sciences

Diuretic

  1. Physiology and molecular biology of plants : an international journal of functional plant biology

Hypoglycemic

  1. Scientific reports

Hypolipidemic

  1. Scientific reports

Conditions

Cymbopogon schoenanthus subsp. proximus has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include diuretic.

Conditions investigated for Cymbopogon schoenanthus subsp. proximus
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Diuretic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Diuretic

  1. Physiology and molecular biology of plants : an international journal of functional plant biology

Preparations

Cymbopogon schoenanthus subsp. proximus has 10 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Essential oils, Ethanol extracts, aqueous suspension, extracted - by maceration method, gel.

Preparations reported for Cymbopogon schoenanthus subsp. proximus
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Essential oils 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ethanol extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Aqueous suspension 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Extracted - by maceration method 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Gel 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Methanolic extract from the aerial parts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Non-polar extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Polar extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Sprouts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Water extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Essential oils

  1. Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)

Ethanol extracts

  1. Veterinary medicine and science

Aqueous suspension

  1. Toxicology

Extracted - by maceration method

  1. Saudi journal of biological sciences

Gel

  1. Saudi journal of biological sciences

Methanolic extract from the aerial parts

  1. Scientific reports

Non-polar extract

  1. Physiology and molecular biology of plants : an international journal of functional plant biology

Polar extracts

  1. Physiology and molecular biology of plants : an international journal of functional plant biology

Sprouts

  1. Food chemistry

Water extracts

  1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine