Sorghum bicolor
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Sorghum bicolor, commonly known as sorghum or milo, is a versatile cereal grain celebrated for its nutritional density and resilience. Beyond its dietary importance, this robust plant holds significant medicinal potential, offering bioactive compounds with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-diabetic properties that contribute to various traditional and modern therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Sorghum bicolor
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Poales, it is a member of the family Poaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Sorghum, specifically as the species Sorghum bicolor.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sorghum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Sorghum bicolor, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language, including 高粱 in zh-hans, 高粱 in zh-hant, 高粱 in zh-hk, 高粱 in zh-cn, and 高粱 in zh-sg.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 高粱 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 高粱 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 高粱 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 高粱 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 高粱 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 蜀黍 | Wikidata |
| jv | Kaoliang | Wikidata |
| pl | sorgo dwubarwne | Wikidata |
| ko | 수수 | Wikidata |
| bs | Sirak | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse presence across several regions within the European continent. In Northern Europe, its distribution can be observed in Great Britain, Ireland, and Sweden. Moving toward the central part of the continent, the species is also found in Middle Europe. Specifically, it inhabits the territories of both Austria and Belgium. These varied locations highlight the plant's ability to establish itself in different European climates.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sorghum bicolor, is a versatile species where various components offer distinct biological properties. The root system provides stability and nutrient absorption, playing a crucial role in the plant's overall health and survival. The plant leaves are extensive, with each individual leaf contributing to the photosynthesis process that fuels the plant's growth. Finally, the grains serve as the most prominent part for human use, containing concentrated nutrients and bioactive compounds that lend the plant its significant medicinal value.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| plant leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| grains | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sorghum bicolor has 39 reported phytochemicals identified across 45 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, tannin, polyphenols, tannins, 5-ethoxy-sorgoleone.
- Total chemicals
- 39
- Scientific sources
- 45
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| tannin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-ethoxy-sorgoleone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| A1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| A2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ash | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| G1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Sorghum bicolor has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticomplement, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticomplement | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sorghum bicolor has 17 reported medicinal uses identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include salinity, drought, COVID-19, HIV, abiotic stress.
- Total uses
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| salinity | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| drought | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COVID-19 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HIV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abiotic stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| appetite | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysmenorrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |