Panicum dichotomiflorum subsp. dichotomiflorum
Panicum dichotomiflorum subsp. dichotomiflorum, commonly known as Dichotomous Panic Grass, is a significant medicinal plant utilized in various traditional healing practices. Valued for its diverse therapeutic properties, this subspecies plays a crucial role in ethnobotanical studies, offering potential applications in treating various ailments through its unique phytochemical profile.
- Scientific name: Panicum dichotomiflorum subsp. dichotomiflorum
- 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. Within the order Poales and family Poaceae, it is classified under the genus Panicum. Specifically, this medicinal species is identified as the subspecies dichotomiflorum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Panicum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its presence is recorded within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species can be found in Austria and Belgium. It is also documented throughout the territories of Czechia-Slovakia. Finally, its geographical range extends into Germany.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
Activities
Panicum dichotomiflorum subsp. dichotomiflorum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |