Cardiocrinum cordatum
Cardiocrinum cordatum, commonly known as the Heart-leaf Lily, is a resilient perennial herb native to tropical Asia. Renowned for its striking cordate foliage, this botanical gem holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is traditionally utilized in various medicinal practices to treat ailments ranging from skin inflammations to digestive discomforts.
- Scientific name: Cardiocrinum cordatum
- Family: Liliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Liliales, it is further categorized into the family Liliaceae. Ultimately, its scientific classification is defined by the genus Cardiocrinum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Liliales | WCVP |
| Family | Liliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cardiocrinum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cardiocrinum cordatum, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In Japanese, it is called ウバユリ (ubayuri), while in Chinese, it is known as both 姥百合 (lǎobǎihé) and 心叶大百合 (xīnyè dàbǎihé).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | ウバユリ | Wikidata |
| zh | 姥百合 | Wikidata |
| zh | 心叶大百合 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging geographical distribution that spans across several distinct regions. In the Russian Far East, it can be found inhabiting the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin. Its presence extends further into Eastern Asia, specifically within the islands of Japan. Remarkably, the species also reaches into the Southeastern United States, with documented sightings in Maryland. This diverse range demonstrates the plant's ability to adapt to varied environments across different continents.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Maryland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cardiocrinum cordatum has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-deoxyadenosine, adenine, adenosine, caffeic acid, caffeic acid methyl ester.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-deoxyadenosine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| adenine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| adenosine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid methyl ester | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| esculetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protocatechuic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| syringic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cardiocrinum cordatum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antihypertensive.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |