Chinese Crinum
Crinum asiaticum var. sinicum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Chinese Crinum, scientifically known as Crinum asiaticum var. sinicum, is a perennial herb valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its large, strap-shaped leaves, this plant contains bioactive alkaloids used to treat inflammation, swelling, and various skin conditions. It remains a significant botanical resource in diverse Asian healing practices.
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Chinese Crinum · St. John'S Lily
- Scientific synonyms
- Crinum Sinicum Subvar. Variegatum · Crinum Chinense · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Chinese Crinum
- St. John's Lily
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Crinum asiaticum var. sinicumSynonyms
- Crinum sinicum subvar. variegatum
- Crinum chinense
- Crinum sinicum
- Crinum loureiroi
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Crinum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| China | China Southeast |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Crinum asiaticum var. sinicum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Bis-(-)-8-demethylmaritidine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Bis-(-)-8-demethylmaritidine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Bis-(-)-8-demethylmaritidine
- Journal of Asian natural products research
Conditions
Crinum asiaticum var. sinicum has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Alzheimer's disease.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Alzheimer's disease
- Journal of Asian natural products research