Cymbopogon travancorensis
Cymbopegon travaurencensis, commonly known as Travancore lemongrass, is a rare medicinal grass indigenous to the Western Ghats of India. Renowned for its potent aromatic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in Ayurvedic medicine to treat digestive ailments, skin infections, and fever, offering significant therapeutic potential in modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Cymbopogon travancorensis
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Poales and the family Poaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation 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 |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the vast region of the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, its natural habitat is located entirely within the borders of India. It grows in certain ecological niches unique to this South Asian nation. Due to this limited range, the species is considered endemic to the Indian territory. Consequently, its geographical presence is strictly confined to this specific part of the world.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cymbopogon travancorensis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include borneol, camphene, elemicin, elemol, limonene.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| borneol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| elemicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| elemol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |