Cyrtanthus guthrieae
Cyrtanthus guthrieae, commonly known as a rare medicinal shrub, is a significant botanical species valued for its therapeutic potential. Found in specific tropical ecosystems, this plant contains unique phytochemical properties used in traditional medicine. Understanding its chemical constituents is essential for exploring its potential applications in modern pharmacology and healing.
- Scientific name: Cyrtanthus guthrieae
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Cyrtanthus guthrieae, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further classified under the order Asparagales. Finally, it is a member of the family Amaryllidaceae and falls under the genus Cyrtanthus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cyrtanthus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is native to the specific region of Southern Africa. Its geographical presence is primarily concentrated within the Cape Provinces. Within these areas, it thrives in unique environmental conditions suited to its survival. This localized distribution highlights its status as a regional botanical specimen. Consequently, finding this species requires searching through the diverse landscapes of the Cape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cyrtanthus guthrieae has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, polyphenol, polyphenols, proanthocyanidins, proline.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proanthocyanidins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| starch | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |