Deschampsia cespitosa cespitosa

Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. cespitosa · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Deschampsia cespitosa cespitosa, scientifically known as Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. cespitosa, is a resilient perennial grass often utilized in traditional herbal practices. While primarily valued for its ecological role in stabilizing wetlands, certain cultures explore its properties for soothing topical applications, highlighting its unique significance within specialized botanical medicine.

Family
Poaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Small-Flowered Ticklegrass · Tufted Hairgrass · 2 more
Scientific synonyms
Aira Alpicola · Aira Alpina Var. Rhenana · 217 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. cespitosa

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • Gewöhnliche Rasen-Schmiele
  • Rasen-Schmiele

French:

  • deschampsie cespiteuse
  • Canche cespiteuse

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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 Poaceae. Specifically, it is a member of the genus Deschampsia, identified by the subspecies name cespitosa.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Poales
Family Poaceae
Genus Deschampsia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. The species also extends its range to the islands of Føroyar. Additionally, its presence is documented within Great Britain. Finally, the plant is also located in the northern territory of Iceland.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Føroyar
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Iceland
Northern Europe Ireland
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Svalbard
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. cespitosa has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Glutathione (GSH), ascorbate, dehydroascorbate, glutathione, oxidized glutathione.

Chemicals reported in Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. cespitosa
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Glutathione (GSH) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ascorbate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
dehydroascorbate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
glutathione 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
oxidized glutathione 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Glutathione (GSH)

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ascorbate

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dehydroascorbate

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glutathione

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oxidized glutathione

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