Bulbinella floribunda
Bulbinella floribunda, commonly known as the Yellow Bulbine, is a resilient perennial herb native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its striking, star-shaped yellow blooms, this succulent-like plant is valued in traditional medicine for its antimicrobial properties and ability to support skin health and digestive wellness through its potent compounds.
- Scientific name: Bulbinella floribunda
- Family: Asphodelaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Bulbinella floribunda, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Asparagales and the family Asphodelaceae. It is further classified under the genus Bulbinella.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Asphodelaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bulbinella | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Bulbinella floribunda, is known by several different common names depending on the language. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 黄花棒, 凤尾百合, and 多花粗尾草.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 黄花棒 | Wikidata |
| zh | 凤尾百合 | Wikidata |
| zh | 多花粗尾草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the unique landscapes of Southern Africa. Its presence is specifically concentrated in the Cape Provinces, where it thrives in local ecosystems. Within this region, it occupies distinct habitats that support its specialized growth requirements. The geographical range of Bulbinella floribunda is relatively restricted to these southern coastal and inland areas. Consequently, understanding its distribution is essential for studying the biodiversity of the Cape floral kingdom.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Bulbinella floribuida, is a perennial herb characterized by its distinctive underground structure. The most significant part of its anatomy in terms of growth and storage is its fleshy, tuberous roots, which serve as a reservoir for nutrients and water. These roots allow the plant to survive dormant periods and provide the energy necessary to produce its striking, tall flowering stalks.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Bulbinella floribunda has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-M-isoknipholone, (+)-M-knipholone.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-M-isoknipholone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-M-knipholone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |