Hemerocallis fulva
Orange day-lily
Hemerocallis fulva, commonly known as the orange daylily, is a resilient perennial valued in traditional medicine. Beyond its striking floral beauty, various parts of the plant are utilized for their potential therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, offering a fascinating intersection of ornamental gardening and herbal wellness.
- Scientific name: Hemerocallis fulva
- Family: Asphodelaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales and the family Asphodelaceae, it is classified under the genus Hemerocallis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Asphodelaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hemerocallis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Hemerocallis fulva, is recognized by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is referred to as 萱草 in Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), 萱草 in Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), and 萱草 in Cantonese/Hong Kong usage (zh-hk). In French, it is called Hémérocalle fauve (fr), while in Turkish, it is known as Turuncu güngüzeli (tr).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 萱草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 萱草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 萱草 | Wikidata |
| fr | Hémérocalle fauve | Wikidata |
| tr | Turuncu güngüzeli | Wikidata |
| de | Gelbrote Taglilie | Wikidata |
| ja | ワスレグサ | Wikidata |
| cs | denivka plavá | Wikidata |
| vi | Hoa hiên | Wikidata |
| az | Kürən günotu | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be observed within the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is also found growing in Austria. The plant's range extends further into Belgium, establishing a presence in the heart of the continent. Additionally, its distribution covers the central regions of Czechia and Slovakia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the orange daylily, is primarily appreciated for its striking and vibrant flowers. These blossoms are the most prominent feature of Hemerocallis fulva, typically displaying a bright orange hue with a deeper, trumpet-like throat. Each individual flower is known for its ephemeral beauty, as the petals usually bloom for only a single day before fading, necessitating the continuous production of new buds to maintain its colorful display.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hemerocallis fulva has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hemerocallis fulva has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include sleep, sleep quality.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| sleep | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sleep quality | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |