Cardiocrinum giganteum
Cardiocrinum giganteum, commonly known as the Giant Amaryllis, is a striking perennial bulbous plant native to India. Renowned for its large, white, trumpet-shaped flowers, it holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditionally used in folk medicine, various parts of this plant are studied for their diverse pharmacological and therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Cardiocrinum giganteum
- Family: Liliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Liliales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Liliaceae and is situated within 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 giganteum, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is called 大百合, with the specific designations 大百合 for simplified (zh-cn) and traditional (zh-tw) scripts. In Greek, its name is Καρδιόκρινο το γιγαντιαίο, while in German, it is known as Himalaja-Riesenlilie.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 大百合 | Wikidata |
| el | Καρδιόκρινο το γιγαντιαίο | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 大百合 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 大百合 | Wikidata |
| de | Himalaja-Riesenlilie | Wikidata |
| zh | 水百合 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大百合（兜铃） | Wikidata |
| zh | 心叶百合 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several distinct regions of Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central and North-Central territories. Its presence also extends into the Southeast regions of China and the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Beyond China, the species is native to the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, it is documented to grow within the Assam region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Cardiocrinum giganteum, derives much of its medicinal significance from its underground structures. The primary part utilized for therapeutic purposes is the large, fleshy bulbs, which are stored deep within the soil to sustain the plant through dormant periods. These bulbs contain the concentrated bioactive compounds required for various traditional remedies, making them the most critical component for harvesting the plant's medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bulbs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cardiocrinum giganteum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include abscisic acid, gibberellin, glucose, starch.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| abscisic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gibberellin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| starch | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |