Colchicum hierosolymitanum
Colchicum hierosolymitanum, commonly known as a rare species within the Colchicaceae family, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific Mediterranean regions. Renowned for its potent alkaloid content, it shares biochemical similarities with its relatives, offering significant pharmacological potential in treating inflammatory conditions and cellular processes in traditional medicine.
- Scientific name: Colchicum hierosolymitanum
- Family: Colchicaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Colchicum hierosolymitanum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Liliales and the family Colchicaceae. Ultimately, it is placed in the genus Colchicum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Liliales | WCVP |
| Family | Colchicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Colchicum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Colchicum hierosolymitanum, is known by several distinct common names depending on the language and region. In Arabic, it is referred to as לחלח القدس, while in Hebrew, it is commonly called סתוונית ירושלים.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | لحلاح القدس | Wikidata |
| he | סתוונית ירושלים | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific and limited geographical range within the Middle East. Its primary distribution is concentrated across the region of Western Asia. Specifically, it can be found spanning the territories of Lebanon and Syria. Additionally, the species extends its presence into the area of Palestine. These localized habitats define the natural occurrence of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Colchicum hierosolymitanum, utilizes specialized underground storage organs known as corms to survive periods of dormancy and store essential nutrients. These fleshy, bulb-like structures serve as the primary reservoir for the plant's energy, allowing it to emerge successfully during its growing season. In the context of medicinal studies, these corms are often the most significant part of the plant, as they contain the concentrated alkaloids that define its biological and therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Corms | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Colchicum hierosolymitanum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include colchicine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| colchicine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |