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Finger millet

Eleusine coracana · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Finger millet, scientifically known as Eleusine coracanha, is a highly nutritious cereal grain celebrated for its exceptional health benefits. Rich in calcium, dietary fiber, and essential antioxidants, it serves as a vital dietary staple in many tropical regions, offering significant medicinal properties to support bone health and manage diabetes.

Family
Poaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Finger Millet · African Millet · 4 more
Scientific synonyms
Eleusine Indica Subsp. Coracana · Cynosurus Coracanus · 2 more

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • coracán
  • dagussa
  • mijo africano

German:

  • Fingerhirse
  • Fingerhirse

French:

  • Éleusine
  • coracan
  • eleusine
  • mil rouge
  • raggee

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Eleusine coracana

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized into the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Poales, and the family Poaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is established within the genus Eleusine.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Poales WCVP
Family Poaceae WCVP
Genus Eleusine WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a varied presence across several key regions within the European continent. In Northern Europe, its distribution can be observed within the borders of Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found in Belgium as well as in Germany. Its range further extends through the Central European territories of Czechia-Slovakia. Finally, the plant reaches into Southeastern Europe, specifically within the country of Italy.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Great Britain WCVP
Middle Europe Belgium WCVP
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia WCVP
Middle Europe Germany WCVP
Southeastern Europe Italy WCVP
Northern Africa Egypt WCVP
Northern Africa Libya WCVP
Northern Africa Tunisia WCVP
Macaronesia Canary Is. WCVP
West Tropical Africa Burkina WCVP

Chemicals

Eleusine coracana has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid, LIGNIN, Syringol, Tannin, ascorbate.

Chemicals reported in Eleusine coracana
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Flavonoid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
LIGNIN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Syringol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tannin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ascorbate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
glutathione 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flavonoid

  1. 3 Biotech

LIGNIN

  1. 3 Biotech

Syringol

  1. Inflammopharmacology

Tannin

  1. 3 Biotech

ascorbate

  1. 3 Biotech

glutathione

  1. 3 Biotech