Cyperus scariosus
| Cyperus scariosus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Cyperus |
| Species: | C. scariosus |
| Binomial name | |
| Cyperus scariosus R.Br. | |
Cyperus scariosus, also known in English as cypriol and in Hindi as Nagarmotha, is a plant of the Cyperaceae family, that grows wild in the Madhya Pradesh region of India.
Uses
It is highly prized in India for its roots and is used in aromatherapy, as a perfume and for many other purposes.
Chemical constituents
Steam distillation of the tubers of cypriol yields 0.075–0.080% of an essential oil, the principal content of which is cyperene.
Etymology
- Latin name: Cyperus scariosus
- English name: Umbrella Sedge
- Sanskrit name: Nagaramustaka, Bhadramusta
- Hindi name: Nagarmotha
References
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