Crinum zeylanicum
Crinum zeylanicum, commonly known as the Zeeran Lily, is a perennial medicinal plant native to South Asia. Renowned for its potent alkaloid content, it is widely utilized in traditional Ayurvedic medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and various parasitic infections, offering significant therapeutic potential in modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Crinum zeylanicum
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further categorized under the order Asparagales and the family Amaryllidaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Crinum, within which the species C. zeylanicum is placed.
| 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 zeylanicum, is referred to by various names depending on the language and region. In Russian, it is commonly called Кринум цейлонский or Кринум шершавый, while in Bulgarian, it is known as цейлонски кринум. Additionally, in Chinese, the plant is identified as 斯里兰卡文殊兰.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Кринум цейлонский | Wikidata |
| bg | цейлонски кринум | Wikidata |
| ru | Кринум шершавый | Wikidata |
| zh | 斯里兰卡文殊兰 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across several tropical regions. In the Indian Subcontinent, it is commonly found in both India and Sri Lanka. Its presence extends to the Western Indian Ocean, specifically within the islands of Mauritius and the Seychelles. Additionally, the species can be located in West-Central Tropical Africa, particularly around the Gulf of Guinea Islands. This diverse range highlights the plant's ability to thrive in various maritime and continental environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| South-Central Pacific | Cook Is. | WCVP |
| South-Central Pacific | Society Is. | WCVP |
| Northwestern Pacific | Marianas | WCVP |
| Northwestern Pacific | Marshall Is. | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
Chemicals
Crinum zeylanicum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include saponins, steroids, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Crinum zeylanicum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include fascioliasis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fascioliasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |