Amaryllis
Amaryllis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Amaryllis, scientifically known as Amaryllis, is a captivating genus of bulbous perennials celebrated for their stunning, trumpet-shaped blooms. Beyond their ornamental beauty, various species possess traditional medicinal properties used in ethnobotany. While visually striking, careful study is essential, as many parts of the plant contain alkaloids requiring cautious handling.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Flower
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
AmaryllisDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several European regions. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing within Great Britain. Its presence extends into Southwestern Europe, where it inhabits the island of Corse. The plant is also located in France and along the coastal areas of Portugal. Finally, its range reaches the Mediterranean island of Sardegna.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse |
| Southwestern Europe | France |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna |
| Northern Africa | Algeria |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia |
| Macaronesia | Azores |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. |
| Macaronesia | Madeira |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Amaryllis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flower | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flower
- Journal of applied toxicology : JAT
Preparations
Amaryllis has 4 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Belladonna Tincture USP, homeopathic belladonna 30CH, hydroalcoholic formulation, hydroalcoholic formulation of belladonna (B200).
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Belladonna tincture usp | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Homeopathic belladonna 30ch | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hydroalcoholic formulation | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hydroalcoholic formulation of belladonna (b200) | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Belladonna tincture usp
- American journal of hospital pharmacy
Homeopathic belladonna 30ch
- Journal of psychosomatic research
Hydroalcoholic formulation
- ACS pharmacology & translational science
Hydroalcoholic formulation of belladonna (b200)
- ACS chemical neuroscience