Cyperus rotundus
Cypterus rotundus, commonly known as Nut Grass, is a perennial sedge widely utilized in traditional medicine. Renowned for its aromatic tubers, this plant possesses potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antispasmodic properties. It is frequently employed to treat digestive issues, menstrual discomfort, and various skin ailments across diverse global cultures.
- Scientific name: Cyperus rotundus
- Family: Cyperaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Poales, it is a member of the family Cyperaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Cyperus, where it is known as Cyperus rotundus.
| 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 presence across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its range extends to include Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Austria. The species is also widely distributed through Czechia-Slovakia and Germany. Finally, its geographical footprint reaches as far as Switzerland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cyperus rotundus has 45 reported phytochemicals identified across 51 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, alpha-cyperone, nootkatone, valencene, volatile oil.
- Total chemicals
- 45
- Scientific sources
- 51
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| alpha-cyperone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nootkatone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| valencene | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| volatile oil | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+) -alpha-cyperone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-Nootkatone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-valencene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-clovane-2,9-diol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 10,12-peroxycalamenene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cyperus rotundus has 7 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Neuroprotective, Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Genotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cyperus rotundus has 50 reported medicinal uses identified across 58 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include obesity, oxidative stress, Plasmodium falciparum, aging, depression.
- Total uses
- 50
- Scientific sources
- 58
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| obesity | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aging | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COVID-19 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Enterobacter aerogenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |