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Pineapple Lily

Eucomis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Pineapple Lily, scientifically known as Eucomis, is a striking perennial prized for its unique rosette of flowers topped by a tuft of leafy bracts. Native to southern Africa, these plants offer ornamental beauty and traditional medicinal uses, particularly in treating inflammatory conditions and supporting digestive health through various extracts.

Family
Asparagaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Pineapple Lilies · Pineapple Lily
Scientific synonyms
Basilaea · Eucomea

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Eucomis

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • Schopflilien

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asparagales and the family Asparagaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Eucomis.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Asparagales
Family Asparagaceae
Genus Eucomis

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across various regions within the southern part of the African continent. In South Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia. It also thrives within the borders of Zimbabwe, contributing to the biodiversity of the South Tropical African zone. Furthermore, the species can be found extending into the Southern Africa region, specifically within Botswana. Together, these locations highlight a concentrated geographical range centered around these specific nations.

Region Area
South Tropical Africa Malawi
South Tropical Africa Mozambique
South Tropical Africa Zambia
South Tropical Africa Zimbabwe
Southern Africa Botswana
Southern Africa Cape Provinces
Southern Africa Lesotho
Southern Africa KwaZulu-Natal
Southern Africa Free State
Southern Africa Eswatini

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Activities

Eucomis has 6 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antiplasmodial, Antitumor, Cytotoxic.

Activities reported in Eucomis
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antifungal 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiplasmodial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antitumor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cytotoxic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Phytotoxic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antifungal

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antimicrobial

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antiplasmodial

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antitumor

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Cytotoxic

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Phytotoxic

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Eucomis has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include rheumatism, venereal diseases.

Conditions investigated for Eucomis
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Rheumatism 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Venereal diseases 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Rheumatism

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Venereal diseases

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology