Panicum hemitomon
Panicum hemitomon, commonly known as the semi-cut panic grass, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its unique bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including skin irritations and digestive issues, offering significant therapeutic potential within herbal pharmacology and natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Panicum hemitomon
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Poales and the family Poaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Panicum, specifically as the species Panicum hemitomon.
| 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 varied geographical distribution across several regions of the United States. In the Northeastern U.S.A., it can be specifically found in the state of New Jersey. Its presence extends into the South-Central U.S.A., where it inhabits parts of Texas. Within the Southeastern U.S.A., the species is recorded in Alabama and Delaware. Additionally, the plant is known to grow throughout the state of Florida.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New Jersey | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Delaware | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Georgia | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Louisiana | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Maryland | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Mississippi | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | North Carolina | WCVP |
Chemicals
Panicum hemitomon has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include mercury.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| mercury | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |