Canna × hybrida
Canna × hybrida, commonly known as Canna Lily, is a striking tropical perennial valued for its vibrant blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, various species within this group are utilized in traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties, offering potential therapeutic benefits through their unique bioactive compounds and rhizomes.
- Scientific name: Canna × hybrida
- Family: Cannaceae
- Native range: Not available
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Cannna × hybrida, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Zingiberales and the family Cannaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Canna.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zingiberales | WCVP |
| Family | Cannaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Canna | WCVP |
Activities
Canna × hybrida has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antipyretic, Demulcent, Diaphoretic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Demulcent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diaphoretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |