Hemerocallis
Daylilies
Hemerocallis, commonly known as the daylily, is a versatile perennial valued for its stunning blooms and medicinal potential. Traditionally used in various cultures, it offers diverse therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Exploring its botanical benefits reveals a fascinating intersection of ornamental beauty and holistic wellness applications.
- Scientific name: Hemerocallis
- 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, is recognized by various common names across different Chinese linguistic contexts. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 萱草属 (zh-hans) or 萱草属 (zh-cn), and this same terminology is utilized in Singapore (zh-sg). In Traditional Chinese, the name is written as 萱草屬 (zh-hant), while in the Hong Kong dialectal context, it is also identified as 萱草屬 (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 萱草属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 萱草屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 萱草屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 萱草属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 萱草属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 萱草屬 | Wikidata |
| pl | Liliowiec | Wikidata |
| ko | 원추리속 | Wikidata |
| fr | Hémérocalle | Wikidata |
| be | Красадзён | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across various regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented in both Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward the central regions, the species can also be found throughout Middle Europe. Specifically, it inhabits the landscapes of Austria and Belgium. Finally, its range extends further into the Middle European territories 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 daylily, is valued in various traditional practices for the medicinal properties found within its aerial parts. The aerial parts, which include the long, strap-like green leaves and the prominent flowering stalks, serve as the primary components used in herbal preparations. These above-ground structures are often harvested to create decoctions or infusions, as they contain the bioactive compounds necessary for their therapeutic effects.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aerial Parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hemerocallis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, flavonoids, quercetin-3-O-rutinoside.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin-3-O-rutinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hemerocallis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hemerocallis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include depression, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |