Imperata cylindrica
Imperata cylindrica, commonly known as cogon grass, is a resilient perennial herb found globally in tropical and subtropical regions. While often classified as a stubborn invasive weed, it holds significant ethnobotanical value. Various cultures utilize its roots and rhizomes in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, fever, and gastrointestinal issues.
- Scientific name: Imperata cylindrica
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant 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. Its specific taxonomic identification is found within the genus Imperata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Imperata | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific presence within the region of Southwestern Europe. Its geographical range includes the islands of Baleares and Corse. Furthermore, it can be found across the mainland territory of France. The distribution extends southward to include the country of Portugal. Finally, its occurrence is also documented on the island of Sardegna.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
Chemicals
Imperata cylindrica has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, 5-hydroxy-2-(2-phenylethyl)chromone, 5-hydroxy-2-[2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl]chromone, 5-hydroxy-2-styrylchromone, Palmitic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-hydroxy-2-(2-phenylethyl)chromone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-hydroxy-2-[2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl]chromone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-hydroxy-2-styrylchromone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Palmitic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| campesterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chromones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cylindrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flidersiachromone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Imperata cylindrica has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anticonvulsant, Antiepileptic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiepileptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Imperata cylindrica has 16 reported medicinal uses identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, Ascaridia galli, Cancer, HepG2 cells, bacterial infections.
- Total uses
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ascaridia galli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HepG2 cells | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cervical cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chronic kidney disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| convulsions | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |