viper grass
Dinebra retroflexa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Viper grass, scientifically known as Dinebra retroflexa, is a resilient perennial herb native to various African regions. Renowned for its medicinal properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk remedies to treat ailments ranging from skin irritations to digestive issues, serving as a vital resource in indigenous healing practices.
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Viper Grass · Cats Tail Vlei Grass
- Scientific synonyms
- Cynosurus Retroflexus
Names
Common Names
- viper grass
- Cats Tail Vlei Grass
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dinebra retroflexaSynonyms
- Cynosurus retroflexus
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Dinebra retroflexa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Poales and the family Poaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Dinebra.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dinebra | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across both Europe and Africa. In Middle Europe, its presence is documented within the territories of Germany as well as the Czechia-Slovakia region. Moving toward Northern Africa, the species can be found growing in the landscapes of Egypt and Libya. Furthermore, its range extends westward to include the country of Morocco. Together, these locations highlight the diverse environmental settings where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dinebra retroflexa has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Gallic acid, Phenolic acid, Polyphenolic, quercetin.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallic acid | Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenolic acid | Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Polyphenolic | Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dinebra retroflexa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include pulmonary fibrosis.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pulmonary fibrosis | Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Dinebra retroflexa methanolic extract | Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| synthesized silver nanoparticles | Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |