Crinum asiaticum var. sinicum
Crinum asiaticum var. sinicum, commonly known as the spider lily, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this variety is extensively studied for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic properties, offering promising potential in modern pharmacological research and various therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Crinum asiaticum var. sinicum
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales, falling into the family Amaryllidaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Crinum, specifically as the variety sinicum.
| 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, known scientifically as Crinum asiaticum var. sinicum, is recognized by several common names across different linguistic contexts. In Chinese, it is referred to as 文殊兰 (zh), 文殊兰 (zh-cn), and 文殊蘭 (zh-tw). Additionally, it is known as 罗裙带 (zh) and specifically when referring to its roots as 罗裙带根 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 文殊兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 文殊兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 文殊蘭 | Wikidata |
| zh | 罗裙带 | Wikidata |
| zh | 罗裙带根 | Wikidata |
| zh | 文珠兰 | Wikidata |
| zh | 文殊兰果 | Wikidata |
| zh | 文殊兰 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the regions of Eastern Asia. It can be found naturally growing across the Nansei-shoto islands. Furthermore, its presence is well-documented throughout Taiwan. Within the mainland, the species is specifically located in Southeast China. These areas collectively define the primary natural range for this medicinal variety.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Crinum asiaticum var. sinicum, is characterized by the medicinal properties inherent in the whole plant, which includes its fleshy, bulbous roots, large succulent leaves, and delicate flowers. In traditional practices, various components of the entire organism are utilized, as the various alkaloids and bioactive compounds are distributed throughout its structural systems. Whether using the bulb, the foliage, or the floral elements, the whole plant serves as a comprehensive source of therapeutic potential in herbal medicine.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Crinum asiaticum var. sinicum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bis-(-)-8-demethylmaritidine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bis-(-)-8-demethylmaritidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Crinum asiaticum var. sinicum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |