Chamaelirium luteum
Chamaelirium luteum, commonly known as the Yellow Chamaeliurium, is a significant medicinal shrub native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in ethnobotany to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Chamaelirium luteum
- Family: Melanthiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Liliales and the family Melanthiaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Chamaelirium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Liliales | WCVP |
| Family | Melanthiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chamaelirium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known in Spanish through various botanical synonyms and regional terms, is identified by several names including Chamaelirium, Diclinotrys albiflorum, Abalon albiflorum, Chamaelirium carolinianum, and Chamaelirium obovale.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| es | Chamaelirium | Wikidata |
| es | Diclinotrys albiflorum | Wikidata |
| es | Abalon albiflorum | Wikidata |
| es | Chamaelirium carolinianum | Wikidata |
| es | Chamaelirium obovale | Wikidata |
| es | Melanthium luteum | Wikidata |
| es | Dasurus luteus | Wikidata |
| es | Ophiostachys virginica | Wikidata |
| es | Siraitos | Wikidata |
| es | Helonias dioica | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across several regions of North America. In Eastern Canada, its presence is specifically noted within the province of Ontario. Moving into the North-Central United States, it can be found in Illinois. The species is also distributed throughout the Northeastern United States, including Indiana. Furthermore, its range extends across the coastal areas of Connecticut and Massachusetts.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Connecticut | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Indiana | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Massachusetts | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Michigan | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New Jersey | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New York | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Ohio | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Pennsylvania | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Chamaeliurium luteum, utilizes its complex underground parts to ensure stability and nutrient absorption within its habitat. The medicinal properties of the species are often concentrated in the roots, which serve as a vital storage organ for bioactive compounds. Specifically, the root system plays a crucial role in the plant's survival and is frequently the primary component harvested for traditional therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| underground parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Chamaelirium luteum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (23R,24S)-chiograsterol A, sterols.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (23R,24S)-chiograsterol A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |