Cymbopogon travancorensis
Cymbopogon travancorensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Cymbopogon travancorenis, scientifically known as Cymbopogon travancorenensis, is a rare, aromatic grass native to the Western Ghats of India. Renowned for its distinct citrus scent, this medicinal plant is valued in traditional wellness for its essential oils, possessing potent antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and soothing therapeutic properties.
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cymbopogon travancorensisTaxonomical 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Cymbopogon travancorensis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Borneol, CAMPHENE, Elemicin, Elemol, LIMONENE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Borneol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CAMPHENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Elemicin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Elemol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| LIMONENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Borneol
- Planta medica
CAMPHENE
- Planta medica
Elemicin
- Planta medica
Elemol
- Planta medica
LIMONENE
- Planta medica