Cyperus exaltatus var. exaltatus
Cyperus exaltatus var. exaltatus, commonly known as the tall sedge, is a versatile medicinal plant found in tropical wetlands. Renowned for its bioactive properties, it is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments, offering significant therapeutic potential in ethnobotanical applications worldwide.
- Scientific name: Cyperus exaltatus var. exaltatus
- Family: Cyperaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Poales, it is further categorized under the family Cyperaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Cyperus and the specific variety exaltatus.
| 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 diverse geographical distribution that spans across multiple continents. In Middle Europe, its presence can be specifically noted within Germany. Moving toward the tropical regions, it is widely distributed throughout West Tropical Africa. Within this African zone, the species is found in countries such as Benin, Burkina, and Ghana. Additionally, its range extends further south to include the Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |