Annual Swamp Grass
Sacciolepis myosuroides · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Annual Swamp Grass, scientifically known as Sacciolepis myosuroides, is a specialized wetland plant often found in marshy habitats. While primarily recognized for its ecological role in aquatic ecosystems, it holds traditional significance in certain cultures. Understanding its unique botanical properties offers valuable insights into natural medicinal applications and biodiversity.
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Annual Swamp Grass
- Scientific synonyms
- Panicum Myosuroides Var. Spiciforme · Hymenachne Myosuroides · 10 more
Names
Common Names
- Annual Swamp Grass
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Sacciolepis myosuroidesSynonyms
- Panicum myosuroides var. spiciforme
- Hymenachne myosuroides
- Panicum spiciforme
- Panicum huillense
- Panicum myosuroides
- Sacciolepis myosuroides var. nana
- Sacciolepis lebrunii
- Sacciolepis luciae
- Sacciolepis huillensis
- Sacciolepis delicatula
- Sacciolepis geniculata
- Sacciolepis spiciformis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant 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, it is identified by the genus Sacciolepis as Sacciolepis myosuroides.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sacciolepis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is geographically located within the region of West-Central Tropical Africa. Its presence is specifically documented across several distinct nations in this area. It can be found growing in the landscapes of Burundi and Cameroon. Additionally, the species inhabits the territories of Congo and Rwanda. Finally, its distribution extends into the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
Chemicals
Sacciolepis myosuroides has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoid
- Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry
Activities
Sacciolepis myosuroides has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| methanolic extract | Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |