Lophatherum gracile
Lophatherum gracile, commonly known as a vital medicinal herb, holds significant importance in traditional healing practices. Characterized by its unique morphological features, this plant offers diverse therapeutic properties. Researchers are increasingly exploring its bioactive compounds to uncover potential pharmacological benefits, highlighting its growing value in modern botanical medicine.
- Scientific name: Lophatherum gracile
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Poales, it is further categorized into the family Poaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Lophatherum, with its species name being gracile.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lophatherum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lophatherum gracile, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Japanese, it is called ササクサ (sasakusa), while in Chinese, it is known as 淡竹葉 (dànzhúyè), a name also used in Traditional Chinese (zh-tw) and Min Nan Chinese (lzh). In Indonesia, the plant is commonly referred to as Rumput bambu.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | ササクサ | Wikidata |
| zh | 淡竹葉 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 淡竹葉 | Wikidata |
| id | Rumput bambu | Wikidata |
| lzh | 淡竹葉 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 淡竹叶 | Wikidata |
| cs | lofater křehký | Wikidata |
| zh | 山鸡米 | Wikidata |
| zh | 淡竹叶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 碎骨子 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across various regions of East Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central provinces as well as the Southeast. Its presence also extends to the tropical island of Hainan. Moving further north, the species is naturally distributed throughout the Korean Peninsula. Additionally, it inhabits the islands and coastal areas of Japan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Lophatherum gracile, is characterized by its distinct morphological features, particularly its stems and leaves. The stems are typically slender and upright, serving as the structural support that allows the plant to grow in its natural habitat. Complementing the stems are the long, lanceolate leaves, which are arranged in a way that maximizes their ability to capture sunlight for photosynthesis. Together, these plant parts contribute to the overall vitality of the species, which is often utilized in traditional medicine.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lophatherum gracile has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include isoorientin, luteolin, Flavonoids, LGP, apigenin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| isoorientin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| LGP | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| swertiajaponin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lophatherum gracile has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antipyretic, Cardioprotective, Diuretic, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lophatherum gracile has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, respiratory syncytial virus infection, tumor.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| respiratory syncytial virus infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |