Brunsvigia radulosa
Candelabra flower
Brunsvigia radulosa, commonly known as the Button Bulb, is a striking perennial bulb native to southern Africa. Characterized by its spectacular, globe-shaped white flower heads, this plant thrives in rocky terrains. Beyond its ornamental beauty, it holds significant traditional importance in various cultures for its unique medicinal properties and uses.
- Scientific name: Brunsvigia radulosa
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is a member of the family Amaryllidaceae. Specifically, it is classified under the genus Brunsvigia as the species Brunsvigia radulosa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Brunsvigia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Brunsvigia radulosa, is referred to by various names depending on the language; in English, it is commonly called the Candelabra Flower, while in Afrikaans, it is known as the Kandelaarblom.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| af | Kandelaarblom | Wikidata |
| en | Candelabra Flower | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to the diverse landscapes of Southern Africa. Its range specifically includes the vast territories found within Botswana. It can also be found growing across the various Cape Provinces. Additionally, its presence extends into the mountainous regions of Lesotho. Finally, the species is widely distributed through the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Lesotho | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Free State | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Eswatini | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Brunsvigia radulosa, is characterized by its prominent underground structures known as bulbs. These bulbs serve as the primary storage organs for the plant, allowing it to survive through dormant periods and store the necessary nutrients to support its rapid growth and the emergence of its striking flowering stalks. In many medicinal applications involving species of this genus, the bulb is the most significant part of the plant due to its concentrated chemical properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bulbs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Brunsvigia radulosa has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-O-acetylnorpluviine, 1-epideacetylbowdensine, crinamine, crinine, hamayne.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1-O-acetylnorpluviine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-epideacetylbowdensine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| crinamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| crinine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hamayne | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lycorine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sternbergine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Brunsvigia radulosa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |