Colchicum schimperi
Colchicum schimperi, commonly known as a medicinal species within the Colchicaceae family, is a plant primarily found in East Africa. Renowned for its potent phytochemical properties, it is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies. However, due to its high alkaloid content, careful handling is essential to avoid toxicity.
- Scientific name: Colchicum schimperi
- Family: Colchicaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Liliales, it is classified under the family Colchicaceae and 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, known scientifically as Colchicum schimperi, is referred to by the common name لحلاح شمبر in Arabic.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | لحلاح شمبر | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across several key regions of the Middle East and North Africa. In Northern Africa, its presence is documented within the borders of Egypt. Moving into Western Asia, the species can be found growing in the landscapes of Iran. It also occupies territories within Iraq and the combined region of Lebanon and Syria. Finally, its distribution extends southward to include the territory of Palestine.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
Activities
Colchicum schimperi has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimitotic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimitotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |