Eucomis zambesiaca
Eucomis zambesiaca, commonly known as the Pineapple Lily, is a striking medicinal plant native to Africa. Renowned for its unique rosette of flowers, it is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat ailments such as digestive issues, skin inflammations, and even certain types of tumors through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Eucomis zambesiaca
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Eucomis zambesiaca, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Asparagales and the family Asparagaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Eucomis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Asparagaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eucomis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Eucomis zambesiaca, is identified by various common names depending on the region and language. In Arabic, it is referred to as أقموسة زامبيزي.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | أقموسة زامبيزي | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the southern regions of the continent. In South Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in the country of Malawi. The species also inhabits various territories throughout Zimbabwe. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the Southern African region, specifically within the Northern Provinces. These locations define the primary natural habitats where the plant is known to thrive.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Eucomis zambesiaca has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include benzyladenine, indole-3-acetyl-l-aspartic acid, isopentenyladenine, meta-topolin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| benzyladenine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| indole-3-acetyl-l-aspartic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isopentenyladenine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| meta-topolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |