Hippeastrum puniceum subsp. puniceum

Hippeastrum puniceum subsp. puniceum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (16 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Hippeastrum puniceum subsp. puniceum, is a striking perennial herb prized for its vibrant, trumpet-shaped scarlet blooms. Beyond its ornamental appeal, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical importance, traditionally utilized in various cultures for its diverse medicinal properties, offering potential therapeutic benefits in holistic healing practices.

Family
Amaryllidaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Hippeastrum Barreirasum · Hippeastrum Equestre Var. Majus · 33 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Hippeastrum puniceum subsp. puniceum

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asparagales, it is classified in the family Amaryllidaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Hippeastrum.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Asparagales
Family Amaryllidaceae
Genus Hippeastrum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad and diverse geographical distribution across the African continent. In Northern Africa, it can be found specifically within the borders of Tunisia. Its presence extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it inhabits the Gulf of Guinea Islands and the nation of Rwanda. Moving toward the southern regions, the species is also documented in South Tropical Africa within Angola. Finally, the distribution reaches into Zimbabwe, completing its wide range across various African landscapes.

Region Area
Northern Africa Tunisia
West-Central Tropical Africa Gulf of Guinea Is.
West-Central Tropical Africa Rwanda
South Tropical Africa Angola
South Tropical Africa Zimbabwe
Western Indian Ocean Chagos Archipelago
Western Indian Ocean Rodrigues
Western Indian Ocean Seychelles
Indian Subcontinent Sri Lanka
Papuasia Solomon Is.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Hippeastrum puniceum subsp. puniceum has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ACETYLCARANINE, Buphanidrine, UNDULATINE, 3-O-Acetylhamayne, ANHYDROLYCORINIUM CHLORIDE.

Chemicals reported in Hippeastrum puniceum subsp. puniceum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
ACETYLCARANINE 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Buphanidrine 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
UNDULATINE 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
3-O-Acetylhamayne 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ANHYDROLYCORINIUM CHLORIDE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ambelline 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Belladine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Buphanamine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
lycorine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

ACETYLCARANINE

  1. Journal of natural products
  2. Fitoterapia
  3. Natural product research

Buphanidrine

  1. Fitoterapia
  2. Natural product research

UNDULATINE

  1. Journal of natural products
  2. Fitoterapia

3-O-Acetylhamayne

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

ANHYDROLYCORINIUM CHLORIDE

  1. Journal of natural products

Ambelline

  1. Journal of natural products

Belladine

  1. Fitoterapia

Buphanamine

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

lycorine

  1. Natural product research

Activities

Hippeastrum puniceum subsp. puniceum has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antineoplastic.

Activities reported in Hippeastrum puniceum subsp. puniceum
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antineoplastic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antineoplastic

  1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Hippeastrum puniceum subsp. puniceum has 4 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Amaryllis belladonna bulbs, Chloroform extract, alkaloid extract, hexane and chloroform extracts.

Preparations reported for Hippeastrum puniceum subsp. puniceum
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Amaryllis belladonna bulbs 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Chloroform extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Alkaloid extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hexane and chloroform extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Amaryllis belladonna bulbs

  1. Journal of natural products

Chloroform extract

  1. Natural product research

Alkaloid extract

  1. Natural product research

Hexane and chloroform extracts

  1. Natural product research