Janochloa antidotalis
Janochloa antidotalis, commonly known as the Golden Weaver, is a remarkable medicinal plant revered in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent antioxidant properties, this resilient herb is frequently utilized to treat inflammatory ailments and boost immune function, offering a natural remedy for various complex physiological conditions.
- Scientific name: Janochloa antidotalis
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Africa
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. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Janochloa, specifically identified as Janochloa antidotalis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Janochloa | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several regions across the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence is documented in both Egypt and Morocco. Moving toward the western coast, it can be found within the West Tropical Africa region, specifically in Burkina and Niger. Additionally, the species extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it inhabits parts of Cameroon. Together, these locations highlight a broad distribution across both northern and tropical latitudes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Activities
Janochloa antidotalis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiviral, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |