Cyperus laevigatus
Cyperus laevigatus, commonly known as the smooth sedge, is a versatile medicinal plant found in wetland ecosystems. Renowned for its bioactive properties, it has been traditionally used to treat inflammatory conditions and digestive ailments. This hardy perennial offers significant pharmacological potential for developing natural therapies in modern herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Cyperus laevigatus
- Family: Cyperaceae
- 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 Cyperaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Cyperus, specifically as the species Cyperus laevigatus.
| 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 specific geographical distribution concentrated throughout Southwestern Europe. It can be found inhabiting the various coastal and inland regions of Spain and Portugal. Furthermore, its presence extends to the French territories located within this same southwestern quadrant. The species is also documented across the Mediterranean islands, specifically in the Baleares and Sardegna. Consequently, its range is defined by these interconnected locations across the southwestern European landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cyperus laevigatus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include fatty acids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cyperus laevigatus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cyperus laevigatus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |