Crinum
Crinum, commonly known as poison bulbs, belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family. These striking perennial plants are celebrated for their elegant, trumpet-shaped flowers and fleshy bulbs. While aesthetically beautiful, they contain potent alkaloids, making them significant in pharmacological research for developing bioactive compounds and exploring diverse medicinal properties worldwide.
- Scientific name: Crinum
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Amaryllidaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined 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, belonging to the genus Crinum, is recognized by various names across different languages and regions. In the Netherlands, it is known as the haaklelie, while in Bulgaria, it is referred to as кринум. German speakers call it Hakenlilien, and in Finland, the plural form kriinumit is used. Additionally, in Japan, it is identified by the name ハマオモト属.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| nl | haaklelie | Wikidata |
| bg | кринум | Wikidata |
| de | Hakenlilien | Wikidata |
| fi | kriinumit | Wikidata |
| ja | ハマオモト属 | Wikidata |
| ru | Кринум | Wikidata |
| sv | Krinumsläktet | Wikidata |
| to | Lile | Wikidata |
| zh | 文殊兰属 | Wikidata |
| nb | Hakeliljer | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across different oceanic and continental regions. Within the Macaronesian islands, it can be found growing in the Azores and Madeira. Moving toward the African continent, its range extends into West Tropical Africa. Specifically, it is documented in countries such as Benin and Burkina. Additionally, the species is also known to inhabit the Gambia region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Azores | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
Activities
Crinum has 6 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiviral, Analgesic, Anticancer, Anticholinergic, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiviral | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticholinergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |