Cynodon dactylon
Cynodon dactylon, commonly known as Bermuda grass, is a resilient, creeping perennial widely distributed across tropical and subtropical regions. Valued in traditional medicine, it possesses significant bioactive properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. This versatile plant is frequently utilized to support digestive health, skin healing, and kidney function.
- Scientific name: Cynodon dactylon
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Europe
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, it is classified under the family Poaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Cynodon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cynodon | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its range extends to include Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Austria and Belgium. The distribution also encompasses the territories of Czechia-Slovakia. Finally, the species is well-established throughout Germany.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cynodon dactylon has 38 reported phytochemicals identified across 38 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,3-dihydro-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one, 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, Ca, Cd.
- Total chemicals
- 38
- Scientific sources
- 38
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2,3-dihydro-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-hydroxymethylfurfural | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ca | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cd | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cu | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Harmine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| P | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cynodon dactylon has 10 reported activities identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antimuscarinic, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimuscarinic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bronchodilator | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cynodon dactylon has 19 reported medicinal uses identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, DNA damage, anxiety, asthma, atherosclerosis.
- Total uses
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DNA damage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| atherosclerosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cognitive dysfunction | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cognitive impairment | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |