Sporobolus pumilus
Sporobolus pumilus, commonly known as the "pumila" or small-leafed sporoboлюс, is a versatile medicinal plant found in various tropical regions. Renowned for its potent phytochemical properties, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering significant therapeutic potential for healing.
- Scientific name: Sporobolus pumilus
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic details place it in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Poales. Finally, it is a member of the family Poaceae and is identified by the genus Sporobolus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sporobolus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Sporobolus pumilus, is recognized by different names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is commonly referred to as 狐米草 (hú mǐ cǎo).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 狐米草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging geographical distribution that spans several continents. In Northern Europe, its presence can be found within Great Britain. Moving toward Southwestern Europe, it is distributed across both Portugal and Spain. The species also reaches North America, specifically inhabiting Western Canada in British Columbia. Finally, its range extends to Eastern Canada in the province of New Brunswick.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | New Brunswick | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Newfoundland | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Nova Scotia | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Prince Edward I. | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Québec | WCVP |
Activities
Sporobolus pumilus has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |