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rabo de gato

Scientific Name: Arundinella hispida

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

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Rabo de Gato: A Botanical Overview

The term "Rabo de Gato" (meaning "cat's tail" in Portuguese and Spanish) is a common name applied to several different plant species. This overview presents information gathered from the provided text regarding plants referred to by this name.

Considerations for Pets

  • The name "Rabo de Gato" may evoke thoughts of cats, so pet owners may want to be cautious about plants bearing this name, even if there is no specific toxicity information provided in this text.

Scientific Names and Common Names

  • Common Name: Rabo de Gato (Cat's Tail)
  • The name "Rabo de Gato" can refer to multiple plant species, including:
    • Acalypha repens (also known as Acalifa, or Acalifa-rasteira)
    • Avena barbata subsp. barbata
    • Sideritis angustifolia lagasca (referred to as "ZAHAREA rabo de gato")
    • Plants from the family Poaceae, also known as "capim-rabo-de-gato"

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Acalypha repens belongs to the genus Acalypha.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Acalypha repens is described as a creeping species typical of Indian forests.
  • Sideritis angustifolia lagasca is described as coming from HIPERnatural.COM.
  • One plant with the name "rabo de gato" is described as growing spontaneously in Portugal, on grassy terrain.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Acalypha repens is described as a herbaceous, flowering plant that is noted for its red, velvety inflorescences.
  • Some "Rabo de Gato" plants are described as herbaceous.

Ecological Role

  • One type of "Rabo de Gato" is described as an invasive species that can eliminate surrounding vegetation. It occupies the terrain and kills other plants, especially in the Canary Islands.

Traditional Uses

  • "Rabo de Gato" is traditionally used in Levante to soothe reflux and gas.
  • "Rabo de Gato" is used in treating gastritis, gastroduodenal ulcers, gastrointestinal spasms, irritable bowel syndrome, hyposecretory dyspepsia, meteorism (gas), cystitis, and the flu.

Further Information

  • The text references Prospect.io as a tool to contact decision makers at "Rabo De Gato Fashion."
  • The text references AliExpress.com as a source for "rabo de gato" products from China.
  • The text references Palco MP3 as a source for music by "Forr Rabo de Gato."
  • The text references HIPERnatural.COM as a source for "ZAHAREA (rabo de gato sideritis angustifolia lagasca)."