Drimia sanguinea
Drimia sanguinea, commonly known as the Blood Lily, is a captivating bulbous perennial native to Southern Africa. Distinguished by its striking, deep red blooms, this resilient plant thrives in various terrains. Beyond its ornamental beauty, it holds significant ethnobotanical interest due to its unique chemical properties and traditional medicinal applications.
- Scientific name: Drimia sanguinea
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Drimia sanguinea, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within the order Asparagales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asparagaceae and is categorized under the genus Drimia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Asparagaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Drimia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Drimia sanguinea, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the blood bulb, while in Spanish, it is known as bulbo de sangre. In French, the plant is called bulbe de sang, and in German, it is identified as blutbulbe.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is found within the diverse landscapes of South Tropical Africa. Specifically, its range extends across several key nations, including Angola and Malawi. It can also be located throughout the regions of Mozambique and Zambia. Additionally, the species is known to inhabit parts of Zimbabwe. Together, these areas represent the primary geographical distribution of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Caprivi Strip | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Namibia | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Drimia sanguinea, utilizes its underground storage organs as its primary medicinal component. The most significant part used for therapeutic purposes is the fresh bulbs, which are harvested to extract their bioactive compounds. These fresh bulbs are valued for their specific chemical properties, making them a crucial element in traditional medicinal practices involving this species.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh bulbs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Drimia sanguinea has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include benzothiazole, bumetrizole, dotriacontane, eicosanoic acid, heptacosane.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| benzothiazole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bumetrizole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dotriacontane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eicosanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heptacosane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phthalic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Drimia sanguinea has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Drimia sanguinea has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include skin diseases.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |