Dendrocalamus asper
Rough asper
Dendrocalamus asper, commonly known as the rough-stemmed reed, is a versatile medicinal plant valued for its therapeutic properties. Traditionally used in various herbal remedies, it possesses unique bioactive compounds believed to offer anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. Understanding its botanical characteristics is essential for exploring its potential in natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Dendrocalamus asper
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Its taxonomic hierarchy continues through the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Poales, placing it in the family Poaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Dendrocalamus as Dendrocalamus asper.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dendrocalamus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Dendrocalamus asper, is known by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In China, it is referred to as 马来甜龙竹 (zh), while in Indonesia, it is commonly called Betung (id). In Malaysia, the species is known as Buluh betong (ms), and among the Sundanese people, it is identified as Awi bitung (su). Additionally, in the Banjar language, it is referred to as Tiying petung (ban).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 马来甜龙竹 | Wikidata |
| id | Betung | Wikidata |
| ms | Buluh betong | Wikidata |
| su | Awi bitung | Wikidata |
| ban | Tiying petung | Wikidata |
| ja | リョウリダケ | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 马来甜龙竹 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 马来甜龙竹 | Wikidata |
| id | Petung | Wikidata |
| id | Buluh petung | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within East and South Asia. In China, it can be found spanning the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence extends to the island of Taiwan within the Eastern Asia region. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented in Bangladesh. Finally, its geographical range includes the island nation of Sri Lanka.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Dendrocalamus asper, is a massive species of bamboo where the most significant medicinal and functional components are found in its leaves. The leaves are characterized by their elongated, lanceolate shape and are often utilized in various traditional practices due to their specific chemical properties. Beyond their role in the plant's biological processes, the leaves can be processed for different applications, reflecting the diverse utility of this bamboo species in both ecological and medicinal contexts.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dendrocalamus asper has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dendrocalamus asper has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus cereus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |