Crinum latifolium
Crinum latifolium, commonly known as the Broad-leafed Poison Bulb, is a perennial medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Highly valued in traditional medicine, particularly in Vietnam, it is widely studied for its potent anti-tumor properties, anti-inflammatory effects, and its significant potential in supporting women's reproductive health and oncology.
- Scientific name: Crinum latifolium
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Asparagales and the family Amaryllidaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Crinum.
| 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, Crinum latifolium, is known by various regional names across different languages. In Chinese, it is referred to as 西南文殊兰 (zh-hans), 西南文殊蘭 (zh-hant), and 西南文殊蘭 (zh-hk). In Bengali, it is called সুখদর্শন (bn), while in Vietnamese, its common name is Trinh nữ hoàng cung (vi).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 西南文殊兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 西南文殊蘭 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 西南文殊蘭 | Wikidata |
| bn | সুখদর্শন | Wikidata |
| vi | Trinh nữ hoàng cung | Wikidata |
| ru | Кринум широколистный | Wikidata |
| zh | 西南文殊兰 | Wikidata |
| ja | インドハマユウ | Wikidata |
| th | ว่านแร้งคอคำ | Wikidata |
| bg | широколистен кринум | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions. In the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found within the Chagos Archipelago. Its presence extends across China, specifically throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Within the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented in the state of Assam. Furthermore, the plant is also widely distributed across Bangladesh.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Chagos Archipelago | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Crinum latifolium, utilizes its distinct morphological structures for both growth and medicinal purposes. The most prominent vegetative features are its large, strap-shaped leaves, which are long, fleshy, and grow in a spreading rosette pattern. Beneath the soil, the plant develops substantial, fleshy bulbs that serve as its primary storage organs for nutrients and water, and it is often from these bulbous structures that the plant's potent bioactive compounds are extracted for therapeutic use.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bulbs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Crinum latifolium has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lycorine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lycorine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Crinum latifolium has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Crinum latifolium has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bacteria, benign prostatic hyperplasia, inflammation, lung cancer, tumor.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benign prostatic hyperplasia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |