Crinum asiaticum var. japonicum
Crinum asiaticum japonicum
Crinum asiaticum var. japonicum, commonly known as the Spider Lily, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing. Renowned for its striking blooms, this perennial herb contains bioactive alkaloids used to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and respiratory issues, offering significant therapeutic potential in various herbal pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Crinum asiaticum var. japonicum
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Asparagales and the family Amaryllidaceae, falling into the genus Crinum. Specifically, this variety is identified as Crinum asiaticum var. japonicum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Crinum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by several names depending on the language and specific classification used. In English, it is referred to as Crinum asiaticum japonicum, while in Chinese, it is commonly called 文殊兰日本变种 (zh, zh-hans, zh-cn) or 斑叶文殊兰 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 文殊兰日本变种 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 文殊兰日本变种 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 文殊兰日本变种 | Wikidata |
| en | Crinum asiaticum japonicum | Wikidata |
| zh | 斑叶文殊兰 | Wikidata |
| zh | 日本文殊兰 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the regions of Eastern Asia. Its presence is notably documented across the islands of Japan. Furthermore, it can be found extending into the Korean peninsula. The species also inhabits the Nansei-shotō island chain. These localized habitats define the primary range for this particular variety.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Crinum asiaticum var. japonicum, relies on its specialized underground structures for both storage and survival. The most significant medicinal and anatomical components are its large, fleshy bulbs, which serve as a nutrient reservoir and allow the plant to persist through various environmental conditions. Connected to these bulbs is an extensive root system that anchors the plant firmly in the soil and facilitates the efficient absorption of water and essential minerals necessary for its growth.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bulbs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Crinum asiaticum var. japonicum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4'-hydroxy-7-methoxyflavan, criasiaticidine A, lycorine, pratorimine.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 4'-hydroxy-7-methoxyflavan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| criasiaticidine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lycorine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pratorimine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |