Cyperus articulatus
Cyperus articulatus, commonly known as Nut Grass, is a perennial sedge cherished in traditional medicine. Renowned for its aromatic rhizomes, it possesses potent anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial properties. Widely utilized in Ayurvedic and folk practices, this resilient plant offers significant therapeutic potential for treating various digestive and gynecological ailments.
- Scientific name: Cyperus articulatus
- Family: Cyperaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 as a member of the family Cyperaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Cyperus and the species articulatus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Cyperaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cyperus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence is specifically noted in Algeria and Egypt. Moving toward the Atlantic, it can be found within the Macaronesian islands of Cape Verde. The species also extends into West Tropical Africa, where it is documented in Benin. Furthermore, its range includes the landlocked West Tropical African nation of Burkina.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cyperus articulatus has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include terpenes, [3H]CGP39653, [3H]glycine, a-bulnesene, a-pinene.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| terpenes | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| [3H]CGP39653 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| [3H]glycine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| a-bulnesene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| a-pinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| copaene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cyperotundone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| monoterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mustakone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cyperus articulatus has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifeedant, Antinociceptive, Sedative.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifeedant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cyperus articulatus has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include epilepsy, headache, infections, inflammation, malaria.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| epilepsy | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seizures | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |