Phalaris arundinacea
Reed canary grass
Phalaris arundiunacea, commonly known as Arundinaceous Canary Grass, is a resilient botanical species valued for its unique properties. While primarily recognized in ecological studies, its traditional medicinal applications highlight its potential within herbal pharmacology. Understanding its bioactive profile offers fascinating insights into its role in natural wellness and biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Phalaris arundinacea
- 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 further classified under the genus Phalaris. This taxonomic hierarchy defines its biological position as a member of the grass family.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phalaris | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Phalaris arundinacea, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Portuguese, it is called Capim-amarelo, while in Polish, it is known as Mozga trzcinowata. Its names in other languages include 갈풀 in Korean, ruokohelpi in Finnish, and Parastais miežabrālis in Latvian.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Capim-amarelo | Wikidata |
| pl | Mozga trzcinowata | Wikidata |
| ko | 갈풀 | Wikidata |
| fi | ruokohelpi | Wikidata |
| lv | Parastais miežabrālis | Wikidata |
| et | päideroog | Wikidata |
| de | Rohrglanzgras | Wikidata |
| ja | クサヨシ | Wikidata |
| cs | chrastice rákosovitá | Wikidata |
| pcd | Baliyéte | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across several regions within Northern Europe. Its distribution includes the coastal and inland areas of Denmark and Finland. It is also documented growing in the Faroe Islands, which are known as Føroyar. Furthermore, the species can be found throughout the landscapes of Great Britain. Finally, its geographical reach extends to the unique terrain of Iceland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
Chemicals
Phalaris arundinacea has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Al, Co, Fe, Mn, Mo.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Al | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Co | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mo | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |