Crinum malabaricum
Crinum malabaricum, commonly known as the Malabar Lily, is a perennial bulbous herb native to the tropical regions of India. Renowned in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, this striking plant possesses significant therapeutic properties, often utilized for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and analgesic qualities in treating various skin and systemic ailments.
- Scientific name: Crinum malabaricum
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales, it is situated in the family Amaryllidaceae. Specifically, it is identified by 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, known scientifically as Crinum malabaricum, is recognized by various regional names depending on the language. In Malayalam, it is commonly referred to as പെരിയ പോളത്താളി.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | പെരിയ പോളത്താളി | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the vast region of the Indian Subcontinent. Its natural occurrence is specifically centered in the country of India. Within this territory, it thrives in various local habitats suitable for its growth. The distribution of this species is relatively concentrated rather than being globally widespread. Consequently, India serves as the principal geographical home for Crinum malabaricum.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Chemicals
Crinum malabaricum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include galanthamine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| galanthamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |