Desert grass
Stipagrostis plumosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Desert grass, scientifically known as Stipagrostis plumosa, is a resilient botanical species renowned for its diverse therapeutic applications. Traditionally utilized in holistic medicine, this plant offers potent bioactive compounds capable of supporting various healing processes. Understanding its unique chemical profile is essential for exploring its significant potential in natural pharmacology.
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Desert Grass
- Scientific synonyms
- Aristida Oranensis · Aristida Plumosa Subsp. Szovitsiana · 36 more
Names
Common Names
- Desert grass
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Stipagrostis plumosaSynonyms
- Aristida oranensis
- Aristida plumosa subsp. szovitsiana
- Arthratherum plumosum
- Aristida brachypoda
- Aristida plumosa var. aethiopica
- Aristida plumosa var. alexandrina
- Aristida plumosa var. australis
- Aristida plumosa var. szovitsiana
- Aristida plumosa var. seminuda
- Stipagrostis plumosa subsp. oranensis
- Aristida plumosa var. superciliata
- Aristida plumosa var. syrtica
- Aristida plumosa
- Aristida plumosa subsp. kyzylkumica
- Aristida plumosa subsp. lanuginosa
- Aristida plumosa var. berberica
- Aristida plumosa var. brachypoda
- Aristida plumosa var. eichwaldiana
- Aristida plumosa var. floccosa
- Aristida plumosa var. haussknechtii
- Aristida plumosa var. intermedia
- Aristida plumosa var. lanuginosa
- Aristida plumosa var. oranensis
- Arthratherum plumosum subsp. kyzylkumicum
- Arthratherum plumosum subsp. szovitsianum
- Arthratherum plumosum var. floccosum
- Stipagrostis brachypoda
- Stipagrostis oranensis
- Stipagrostis fallax
- Stipagrostis plumosa subsp. kyzylkumica
- Stipagrostis plumosa subsp. seminuda
- Stipagrostis plumosa subsp. syrtica
- Stipagrostis plumosa subsp. szovitsiana
- Stipagrostis plumosa var. aethiopica
- Stipagrostis plumosa var. alexandrina
- Stipagrostis plumosa var. brachypoda
- Stipagrostis plumosa var. intermedia
- Stipagrostis szovitsiana
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, it is classified under the family Poaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Stipagrostis, and its species name, plumosa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Stipagrostis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Stipagrositis plumosa, exhibits a specific distribution across the North African continent. Its presence is documented within the diverse landscapes of Algeria and Egypt. Furthermore, the species can be found growing in the territories of Libya. The geographical range also extends to the western reaches of Morocco. Finally, its habitat includes the coastal and inland regions of Tunisia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Activities
Stipagrostis plumosa has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | Journal of traditional Chinese medicine = Chung i tsa chih ying wen pan (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| methanol extract | Journal of traditional Chinese medicine = Chung i tsa chih ying wen pan (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-hexane extract | Journal of traditional Chinese medicine = Chung i tsa chih ying wen pan (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |