Dactylis glomerata
Dactylis glomerata, commonly known as orchard grass, is a versatile perennial graminoid valued in both agriculture and traditional herbalism. Renowned for its high nutritional content, it serves as an essential forage crop. In medicinal contexts, it is studied for its potential bioactive compounds and restorative properties in holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Dactylis glomerata
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Poales and the family Poaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Dactylis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dactylis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a distinct distribution across the northern regions of Europe. It can be found growing within the coastal and inland landscapes of Denmark. Its presence is also noted in the northern territories of Finland and the remote islands of Føroyaar. Additionally, this species inhabits the diverse environments found throughout Great Britain. Finally, the plant's range extends to the unique volcanic terrain of Iceland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dactylis glomerata has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cadaverine, caffeic acid, flavonoids, histamine, putrescine.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cadaverine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| histamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| putrescine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spermidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spermine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |