Scientific name	Authority	First published in
Andropogon circinnatus	Hochst. & Steud. ex Steud.	Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1(4-5): 387. 1854 [1855 publ. 20-21 Jul 1854]
Andropogon eriophorus	Willd.	Sp. Pl., ed. 4 [Willdenow] 4(2): 910. 1806 [Apr 1806]
Andropogon laniger	Munro	J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 19: 409 (1882)
Andropogon schoenanthus var. versicolor	(Nees ex Steud.) Hack.	Monogr. Phan. 6: 610. 1889
Cymbopogon arabicus	Nees ex Steud.	Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1(4-5): 387. 1854 [1855 publ. 20-21 Jul 1854]
Cymbopogon citriodorus	Link	Enum. Hort. Berol. Alt. 1: 107 (1821)
Lagurus schoenanthus	Steud.	Nomencl. Bot. : 461 (1821)
Sorghum schoenanthus	Kuntze	Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 792 (1891)
Trachypogon schoenanthus	Nees	Linnaea 7: 281. 1832
Andropogon schoenanthus	L.	Sp. Pl. : 1046 (1753)
Andropogon lanigerum	Desf.	Fl. Atlant. 2: 379 1800

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Language	Common/alternative name
English	camel grass
Afrikaans	kameelgras
Arabic	إذخر مكي
Czech	voňatka šašinová
Persian	گورگیاه
Hausa	nobe
Malayalam	നാന്മുഖപ്പുല്ല്
Dutch	kameelgras
Polish	palczatka wełnista

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Name	Authority	First published in
Cymbopogon schoenanthus subsp. proximus	(Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Maire & Weiller	Fl. Afrique N. 1: 287 (1952)
Cymbopogon schoenanthus subsp. schoenanthus

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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top

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- East Tropical Africa
  - Kenya
- Northeast Tropical Africa
  - Chad
  - Djibouti
  - Eritrea
  - Ethiopia
  - Somalia
  - Sudan
- Northern Africa
  - Algeria
  - Egypt
  - Libya
  - Morocco
  - Tunisia
  - Western Sahara
- West Tropical Africa
  - Benin
  - Burkina
  - Ghana
  - Guinea
  - Ivory Coast
  - Mali
  - Mauritania
  - Niger
  - Nigeria
  - Senegal
  - Togo
- West-central Tropical Africa
  - Central African Republic
- Western Indian Ocean
  - Réunion

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- Arabian Peninsula
  - Gulf States
  - Oman
  - Saudi Arabia
  - Yemen
- Western Asia
  - Iran
  - Palestine
  - Sinai

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Database	ID/link to page
World Flora Online	wfo-0000861106
UNII	RJJ0F54DE8
USDA Plants	CYSC8
Tropicos	25510896
INPN	629510
KEW	urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397010-1
The Plant List	kew-406274
Open Tree Of Life	913224
NCBI Taxonomy	79841
IPNI	397010-1
iNaturalist	506860
GBIF	2705269
Freebase	/m/04f0bkm
EPPO	CYGSH
EOL	1114865
USDA GRIN	12821
Wikipedia	Cymbopogon_schoenanthus

Genomes (via NCBI) Top

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Scientific Literature Top

Below are displayed the latest 15 articles published in PMC (PubMed Central®) and other sources (DOI number only)!
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Title

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Ethnobotanical study on medicinal plants in Melit area (North Darfur), Western Sudan

Muhakr MA, Ahmed IM, El hassan GO, Yagi S

J Ethnobiol Ethnomed

03-Jan-2024

PMCID:	PMC10765873
doi:	10.1186/s13002-023-00646-9
PMID:	38172804

Synergistic Stabilization of Nanoemulsion Using Nonionic Surfactants and Salt-Sensitive Cellulose Nanocrystals

Liu L, Abiol KA, Friest MA, Fisher KD

Polymers (Basel)

12-Dec-2023

PMCID:	PMC10747914
doi:	10.3390/polym15244682
PMID:	38139935

Ethnomedicinal evaluation of medicinal plants used for therapies by men and women in rural and urban communities in Makkah district

Qari SH, Alqethami A, Qumsani AT

Saudi Pharm J

02-Dec-2023

PMCID:	PMC10733703
doi:	10.1016/j.jsps.2023.101881
PMID:	38130903

An Overview of Cancer in Djibouti: Current Status, Therapeutic Approaches, and Promising Endeavors in Local Essential Oil Treatment

Abdoul-Latif FM, Ainane A, Houmed Aboubaker I, Mohamed J, Ainane T

Pharmaceuticals (Basel)

16-Nov-2023

PMCID:	PMC10674319
doi:	10.3390/ph16111617
PMID:	38004482

Optimization and antifungal efficacy against brown rot fungi of combined Salvia rosmarinus and Cedrus atlantica essential oils encapsulated in Gum Arabic

Annemer S, Ez-zoubi A, Ez zoubi Y, Satrani B, Stambouli H, Assouguem A, Ullah R, Bouayoun T, Fettoukh N, Farah A

Sci Rep

09-Nov-2023

PMCID:	PMC10636173
doi:	10.1038/s41598-023-46858-7
PMID:	37945688

Sustainable Pest Management Using Novel Nanoemulsions of Honeysuckle and Patchouli Essential Oils against the West Nile Virus Vector, Culex pipiens, under Laboratory and Field Conditions

Hikal WM, Baz MM, Alshehri MA, Bahattab O, Baeshen RS, Selim AM, Alhwity L, Bousbih R, Alshourbaji MS, Ahl HA

Plants (Basel)

25-Oct-2023

PMCID:	PMC10650709
doi:	10.3390/plants12213682
PMID:	37960039

The Cytokinins BAP and 2-iP Modulate Different Molecular Mechanisms on Shoot Proliferation and Root Development in Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)

Cárdenas-Aquino MD, Camas-Reyes A, Valencia-Lozano E, López-Sánchez L, Martínez-Antonio A, Cabrera-Ponce JL

Plants (Basel)

21-Oct-2023

PMCID:	PMC10610249
doi:	10.3390/plants12203637
PMID:	37896100

In vitro and in vivo anthelmintic efficacy of peppermint (Mentha x piperita L.) essential oil against gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep

Štrbac F, Krnjajić S, Stojanović D, Ratajac R, Simin N, Orčić D, Rinaldi L, Ciccone E, Maurelli MP, Cringoli G, Bosco A

Front Vet Sci

10-Aug-2023

PMCID:	PMC10472939
doi:	10.3389/fvets.2023.1232570
PMID:	37662995

Chemical Composition, In Vitro Antioxidant Activities, and Inhibitory Effects of the Acetylcholinesterase of Liparis nervosa (Thunb.) Lindl. Essential Oil

Zhao J, Xu Z, Gao P, Liu X

Biomolecules

07-Jul-2023

PMCID:	PMC10377283
doi:	10.3390/biom13071089
PMID:	37509125

Phytochemical Screening and Antimicrobial Activity of Methanolic Extract of Cymbopogon schoenanthus (L.) (azkhar) Collected from Afif City, Saudi Arabia

Mokhtar LM, Salim IA, Alotaibi SN, Awaji EA, Alotaibi MM, Doman AO

Life (Basel)

27-Jun-2023

PMCID:	PMC10381605
doi:	10.3390/life13071451
PMID:	37511826

Biological activity of cinnamaldehyde, citronellal, geraniol and anacardic acid on Haemonchus contortus isolates susceptible and resistant to synthetic anthelmintics

Frota GA, dos Santos VO, Rodrigues JF, Oliveira BR, Albuquerque LB, de Vasconcelos FR, Silva AC, Teixeira M, de Brito ES, dos Santos JM, Vieira LD, Monteiro JP

Rev Bras Parasitol Vet

19-Jun-2023

PMCID:	PMC10321719
doi:	10.1590/S1984-29612023027
PMID:	37341288

Chemical Composition of Essential Oil of Cymbopogon schoenanthus (L.) Spreng from Burkina Faso, and Effects against Prostate and Cervical Cancer Cell Lines

Bayala B, Coulibaly LL, Djigma F, Bunay J, Yonli A, Traore L, Baron S, Figueredo G, Simpore J, Lobaccaro JM

Molecules

05-Jun-2023

PMCID:	PMC10254514
doi:	10.3390/molecules28114561
PMID:	37299034

Current State of Knowledge Regarding WHO High Priority Pathogens—Resistance Mechanisms and Proposed Solutions through Candidates Such as Essential Oils: A Systematic Review

Romanescu M, Oprean C, Lombrea A, Badescu B, Teodor A, Constantin GD, Andor M, Folescu R, Muntean D, Danciu C, Dalleur O, Batrina SL, Cretu O, Buda VO

Int J Mol Sci

04-Jun-2023

PMCID:	PMC10253476
doi:	10.3390/ijms24119727
PMID:	37298678

Insight into the phytochemical profile and antimicrobial activities of Amomum subulatum and Amomum xanthioides: an in vitro and in silico study

Alruhaili MH, Almuhayawi MS, Gattan HS, Alharbi MT, Nagshabandi MK, Jaouni SK, Selim S, AbdElgawad H

Front Plant Sci

20-Apr-2023

PMCID:	PMC10157186
doi:	10.3389/fpls.2023.1136961
PMID:	37152127

Cymbopogon citratus and Citral Overcome Doxorubicin Resistance in Cancer Cells via Modulating the Drug’s Metabolism, Toxicity, and Multidrug Transporters

Mukhtar MH, El-Readi MZ, Elzubier ME, Fatani SH, Refaat B, Shaheen U, Adam Khidir EB, Taha HH, Eid SY

Molecules

12-Apr-2023

PMCID:	PMC10143904
doi:	10.3390/molecules28083415
PMID:	37110649

Phytochemical Profile Top

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Name	PubChem ID	Canonical SMILES	MW	Found in	Proof
> Hydrocarbons / Unsaturated hydrocarbons / Branched unsaturated hydrocarbons
Bicyclo[5.2.0]nonane, 2-methylene-4,8,8-trimethyl-4-vinyl-	564746	Click to see CC1(CC2C1CCC(CC2=C)(C)C=C)C	204.35	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/J.APJTM.2016.06.009
gamma-Terpinene	7461	Click to see CC1=CCC(=CC1)C(C)C	136.23	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/J.APJTM.2016.06.009
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Monoterpenoids / Bicyclic monoterpenoids
4,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]hept-2-ene	530422	Click to see CC1CC2C(C2(C)C)C=C1	136.23	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/J.APJTM.2016.06.009
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Monoterpenoids / Menthane monoterpenoids
Dihydrocarveol	12072	Click to see CC1CCC(CC1O)C(=C)C	154.25	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/J.APJTM.2016.06.009
trans-Piperitol	85568	Click to see CC1=CC(C(CC1)C(C)C)O	154.25	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/J.APJTM.2016.06.009
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Monoterpenoids / Monocyclic monoterpenoids
o-Mentha-1(7),8-dien-3-ol	564552	Click to see CC(=C)C1C(CCCC1=C)O	152.23	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/J.APJTM.2016.06.009
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Sesquiterpenoids
2-Isopropenyl-1-methyl-4-(1-methylethylidene)-1-vinylcyclohexane	6432312	Click to see CC(=C1CCC(C(C1)C(=C)C)(C)C=C)C	204.35	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/J.APJTM.2016.06.009
alpha-Santalene	94164	Click to see CC(=CCCC1(C2CC3C1(C3C2)C)C)C	204.35	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/J.APJTM.2016.06.009
Bulnesol	90785	Click to see CC1CCC2=C(CCC(CC12)C(C)(C)O)C	222.37	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/J.APJTM.2016.06.009
Cyclosativene	519960	Click to see CC(C)C1CCC2(C3C1C4C2(C4C3)C)C	204.35	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/J.APJTM.2016.06.009
Eudesm-7(11)-en-4-ol	6432454	Click to see CC(=C1CCC2(CCCC(C2C1)(C)O)C)C	222.37	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/J.APJTM.2016.06.009
Farnesol	3327	Click to see CC(=CCCC(=CCCC(=CCO)C)C)C	222.37	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/J.APJTM.2016.06.009
gamma-Muurolene	12313020	Click to see CC1=CC2C(CC1)C(=C)CCC2C(C)C	204.35	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/J.APJTM.2016.06.009
Hinesol	289964	Click to see CC1CCC=C(C12CCC(C2)C(C)(C)O)C	222.37	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/J.APJTM.2016.06.009
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Sesquiterpenoids / Agarofurans
2H-3,9a-Methano-1-benzoxepin, octahydro-2,2,5a,9-tetramethyl-	21593552	Click to see CC1CCCC2(C13CC(CC2)C(O3)(C)C)C	222.37	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/J.APJTM.2016.06.009
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Sesquiterpenoids / Chamigranes
(-)-beta-Chamigrene	442353	Click to see CC1=CCC2(CC1)C(=C)CCCC2(C)C	204.35	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/J.APJTM.2016.06.009
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Sesquiterpenoids / Eremophilane, 8,9-secoeremophilane and furoeremophilane sesquiterpenoids
(+)-Aristolochene	656496	Click to see CC1CCCC2=CCC(CC12C)C(=C)C	204.35	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/J.APJTM.2016.06.009
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Sesquiterpenoids / Eudesmane, isoeudesmane or cycloeudesmane sesquiterpenoids
(-)-7-Epi-alpha-selinene	10726905	Click to see CC1=CCCC2(C1CC(CC2)C(=C)C)C	204.35	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/J.APJTM.2016.06.009
alpha-Eudesmol	92762	Click to see CC1=CCCC2(C1CC(CC2)C(C)(C)O)C	222.37	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/J.APJTM.2016.06.009
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Sesquiterpenoids / Guaianes
Bicyclo[5.3.0]decane, 2-methylene-5-(1-methylvinyl)-8-methyl-	564533	Click to see CC1CCC2C1CC(CCC2=C)C(=C)C	204.35	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/J.APJTM.2016.06.009
> Organoheterocyclic compounds / Lactones / Gamma butyrolactones
Andrographolide	5318517	Click to see CC12CCC(C(C1CCC(=C)C2CC=C3C(COC3=O)O)(C)CO)O	350.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/J.APJTM.2016.06.009
> Organoheterocyclic compounds / Piperidines
2-Piperidineethanamine	27568	Click to see C1CCNC(C1)CCN	128.22	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/J.APJTM.2016.06.009

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