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Jordanian Meadow Saffron

Colchicum szovitsii subsp. brachyphyllum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (21 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Jordanian Meadow Saffron, scientifically known as Colchicum szovitsii subsp. brachyphyllum, is a rare medicinal plant endemic to specific Mediterranean regions. Renowned for its unique bioactive compounds, this subspecies holds significant pharmacological potential. Research focuses on its therapeutic applications, particularly in treating inflammatory conditions and supporting cellular health through natural alkaloids.

Family
Colchicaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Jordanian Meadow Saffron
Scientific synonyms
Colchicum Fasciculare Var. Brachyphyllum · Colchicum Brachyphyllum · 2 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Colchicum szovitsii subsp. brachyphyllum

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Liliales, it is a member of the family Colchicaceae. Finally, it is specifically categorized under the genus Colchicum as the subspecies brachyphyllum.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Liliales
Family Colchicaceae
Genus Colchicum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is geographically distributed across several key regions within Western Asia. Its presence can be documented throughout the territories of Lebanon and Syria. Furthermore, it inhabits specific areas within Palestine. The species also extends its range into the country of Türkiye. These locations collectively define the natural habitat for this particular subspecies.

Region Area
Western Asia Lebanon-Syria
Western Asia Palestine
Western Asia Türkiye

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Colchicum szovitsii subsp. brachyphyllum has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-colchicine, (+)-Demecolcinone, (-)-Cornigerine, (-)-Demecolcine, (-)-androbiphenyline.

Chemicals reported in Colchicum szovitsii subsp. brachyphyllum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(-)-colchicine 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
(+)-Demecolcinone 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(-)-Cornigerine 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(-)-Demecolcine 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(-)-androbiphenyline 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(-)-2,3-didemethyldemecolcine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(-)-3-demethylcolchicine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(-)-3-demethyldemecolcine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
3-Demethyl-(-)-colchicine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
apigenin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(-)-colchicine

  1. Die Pharmazie
  2. Natural product research
  3. Journal of natural products

(+)-Demecolcinone

  1. Die Pharmazie
  2. Journal of natural products

(-)-Cornigerine

  1. Die Pharmazie
  2. Journal of natural products

(-)-Demecolcine

  1. Die Pharmazie
  2. Journal of natural products

(-)-androbiphenyline

  1. Die Pharmazie
  2. Journal of natural products

(-)-2,3-didemethyldemecolcine

  1. Journal of natural products

(-)-3-demethylcolchicine

  1. Journal of natural products

(-)-3-demethyldemecolcine

  1. Journal of natural products

3-Demethyl-(-)-colchicine

  1. Die Pharmazie

apigenin

  1. Die Pharmazie