Beachstar
Cyperus pedunculatus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Beachstar, scientifically known as Cyperus pedunculatus, is a versatile medicinal sedge widely recognized for its therapeutic properties. Often found in wetland habitats, this plant is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies to treat inflammatory conditions, digestive issues, and skin ailments, making it a significant botanical resource in ethnopharmacology.
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Beachstar
- Scientific synonyms
- Remirea Maritima Var. Pedunculata · Remirea Distichophylla · 10 more
Names
Common Names
- Beachstar
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cyperus pedunculatusSynonyms
- Remirea maritima var. pedunculata
- Remirea distichophylla
- Remirea maritima
- Remirea pedunculata
- Remirea rigidissima
- Remirea wightiana
- Mariscus capitatus
- Duval-jouvea maritima
- Mariscus pungens
- Cyperus kegelianus
- Mariscus pedunculatus
- Lipocarpha foliosa
Taxonomical 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 ordered under Poales and falls into the family Cyperaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Cypterus.
| 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, known as Cyperus pedunculatus, exhibits a specific distribution pattern within the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence has been documented across several coastal and inland nations. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territories of Benin and Ghana. Furthermore, the species extends its range into Guinea-Bissau and Guinea. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the forested areas of the Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cyperus pedunculatus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Luteolin 7-O-glucuronide.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Luteolin 7-O-glucuronide | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cyperus pedunculatus has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |