Saccharum officinarum
Saccharum officinarum, commonly known as sugarcane, is a perennial grass prized globally for its high sucrose content. Beyond its primary role in sugar production, this botanical powerhouse offers significant medicinal potential. It contains bioactive compounds, including antioxidants and flavonoids, which support metabolic health and possess diverse therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Saccharum officinarum
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Saccharum officinarum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Poales. Finally, it is a member of the family Poaceae and is categorized under the genus Saccharum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Saccharum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Saccharum officinarum, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Southwestern Europe, it can be found growing in Spain. Its presence extends into Northern Africa, where it is located in Algeria, Egypt, and Morocco. Additionally, the species is situated within the Macaronesian islands, specifically the Canary Islands. Together, these locations highlight the plant's reach across the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastal areas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
Chemicals
Saccharum officinarum has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cyanidin, anthocyanins, arachidic acid, calcium, chlorogenic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cyanidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arachidic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calcium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dieldrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gamma-chlordane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heptachlor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heptachlor epoxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iron | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Saccharum officinarum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Saccharum officinarum has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, Cognitive Decline, alcoholic liver disease, dementia, jaundice.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cognitive Decline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alcoholic liver disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dementia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mild cognitive impairment | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |