Crinum macowanii
Crinum macowanii, commonly known as the Macowan's Lily, is a striking perennial bulbous plant native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its elegant, long-lasting white blooms and lush foliage, this species holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is frequently studied for its unique chemical properties and potential medicinal applications.
- Scientific name: Crinum macowanii
- 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 follows the order Asparagales and is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family. Finally, it is categorized under 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, scientifically known as Crinum macowanii, is recognized by different names depending on the linguistic context. In Russian, it is commonly referred to as Кринум Макована.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Кринум Макована | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range spanning across several key regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moving toward the horn of Africa, it is distributed throughout Northeast Tropical Africa. This distribution includes significant populations found in Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia. Additionally, the species extends its reach across the Northeast Tropical African territories of Sudan and South Sudan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Crinum macowanii, utilizes various components for its biological functions and potential medicinal applications. The most prominent feature of the species is its large, fleshy bulbs, which serve as a primary storage organ for nutrients. Extending from these structures are the roots, which anchor the plant firmly into the soil and facilitate water absorption. The foliage consists of broad, strap-like leaves that are essential for photosynthesis. Depending on the method of preparation or study, practitioners may specifically focus on the fresh leaves to capture their most potent properties before they undergo any drying or processing.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bulbs | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fresh leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bulb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Crinum macowanii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Dichloromethane.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Crinum macowanii has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antiplasmodial, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Crinum macowanii has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include boils, fever, infectious diseases, inflammation, snakebite envenomation.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| boils | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snakebite envenomation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |