Panicum turgidum
Panicum turgidum, commonly known as swollen panic, is a resilient perennial grass found across various tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, this plant is frequently utilized for its therapeutic properties, particularly in treating inflammatory conditions and supporting digestive health, offering valuable ethnobotanical insights for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Panicum turgidum
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Panicum turgidum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Poales and the family Poaceae. Finally, its taxonomic hierarchy concludes within the genus Panicum.
| 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 is widely distributed across several regions within Northern Africa. It can be found growing in the diverse landscapes of Algeria. Furthermore, its presence extends into the territories of Egypt and Libya. The species is also documented throughout the northern reaches of Morocco. Finally, it occupies significant geographical areas within Tunisia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Panicum turgidum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Panicum turgidum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Panicum turgidum has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dermatomycosis, mastitis, oxidative stress, respiratory infections.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dermatomycosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mastitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| respiratory infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |