Paspalum conjugatum
Paspalum conjugatum, commonly known as ajungi or colonial paspalum, is a versatile creeping grass found across tropical regions. While primarily valued in landscaping, it holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Traditional medicine utilizes various parts of this plant to treat diverse ailments, showcasing its unique therapeutic potential in folk healing practices.
- Scientific name: Paspalum conjugatum
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Poales. Finally, it is classified under the family Poaceae and the genus Paspalum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Paspalum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Paspalum conjugatum, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is called 两耳草 (zh) or 兩耳草 (zh-tw), while in Japanese, it is known as オガサワラスズメノヒエ (ja). In the Malay and Indonesian languages, it is commonly called Rumput Kerbau (ms) or Rumput kerbau (id).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 两耳草 | Wikidata |
| ja | オガサワラスズメノヒエ | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 兩耳草 | Wikidata |
| ms | Rumput Kerbau | Wikidata |
| id | Rumput kerbau | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 两耳草 | Wikidata |
| fr | Herbe Créole | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution throughout the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin. Furthermore, its presence extends into the territory of Burkina. The plant is also documented to inhabit parts of Ghana and Guinea. Finally, its range reaches as far as the Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
Chemicals
Paspalum conjugatum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include isoflavones, triterpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| isoflavones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Paspalum conjugatum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, Cryptococcus neoformans.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cryptococcus neoformans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |