Flame Lilies
Gloriosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Flame Lilies, scientifically known as Gloriosa, is a striking climbing plant celebrated for its brilliant, fire-like blooms. Native to tropical regions, these spectacular perennials feature reflexed petals in vivid shades of red and yellow. While visually breathtaking, they contain potent alkaloids, requiring careful handling due to their toxicity.
- Family
- Colchicaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Seed
- Common names
- Flame Lilies
- Scientific synonyms
- Eugone · Clinostylis · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Flame Lilies
Scientific Names
Accepted name
GloriosaSynonyms
- Eugone
- Clinostylis
- Littonia
- Methonica
- Mendoni
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- lirios escalantes
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Liliales, it is specifically situated in the family Colchicaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Gloriosa.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Liliales |
| Family | Colchicaceae |
| Genus | Gloriosa |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several nations in West Tropical Africa. Within this region, its presence is documented in the country of Benin. It can also be found growing in Burkina and Gambia. Furthermore, the plant extends its range into Ghana. Finally, its geographical reach includes Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Gloriosa has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include seed.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Seed
- Planta medica
Chemicals
Gloriosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include colchicine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| colchicine | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
colchicine
- Planta medica
- Journal of the American Chemical Society
- Nature
Conditions
Gloriosa has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include familial Mediterranean fever, gouty arthritis.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Familial mediterranean fever | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gouty arthritis | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Familial mediterranean fever
- Journal of the American Chemical Society
Gouty arthritis
- Journal of the American Chemical Society
Preparations
Gloriosa has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include seed extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Seed extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Seed extracts
- Planta medica