Eleusine indica
Eleusine indica, commonly known as goosegrass or wiregrass, is a resilient annual grass widely distributed across tropical and subtropical regions. Often considered a persistent weed in agriculture, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value, utilized in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities.
- Scientific name: Eleusine indica
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Poales and the family Poaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by 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 specific presence across various regions of 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 inhabiting the landscapes of Austria. It also maintains a presence throughout the territories of Germany and Hungary. Finally, the plant extends its range across the Central European region of Czechia-Slovakia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
Chemicals
Eleusine indica has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Al, Cu, Fe, Mg, Mn.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Al | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cu | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Na | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ni | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| P | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Se | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Eleusine indica has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Galactagogue.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Febrifuge | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Galactagogue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eleusine indica has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include colitis, cough, diuretic, diuretics, fever.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| colitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuretics | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| helminthiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| indigestion | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |