Hymenocallis speciosa
Hymenocallis speciosa, commonly known as the spider lily, is a stunning perennial valued for its fragrant, white trumpet-shaped blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant holds significant traditional medicinal importance, utilized in various cultures for its diverse therapeutic properties, particularly in treating skin ailments and managing certain inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Hymenocallis speciosa
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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 Asparagales, it falls under the family Amaryllidaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic placement is defined by its genus, Hymenocallis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hymenocallis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Hymenocallis speciosa, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is identified as 螫蟹百合 (used in both simplified zh-cn and traditional zh-tw formats), while in Japanese, it is called ササガニユリ. Additionally, in Estonian, the species is known as kaunis ämblikliilia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 螫蟹百合 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 螫蟹百合 | Wikidata |
| et | kaunis ämblikliilia | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 螫蟹百合 | Wikidata |
| ja | ササガニユリ | Wikidata |
| es | Pancratium speciosum | Wikidata |
| es | Nemepiodon speciosum | Wikidata |
| es | Hymenocallis speciosa var. angustifolia | Wikidata |
| es | Hymenocallis speciosa var. humilis | Wikidata |
| es | Hymenocallis speciosa var. longipetiolata | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to several distinct regions within the Caribbean. Its geographical presence is notably established across the islands of the Bahamas. Additionally, it can be found growing naturally throughout Cuba. The species also extends its range to the Windward Islands. Consequently, its distribution is spread across these diverse maritime territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Bahamas | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Windward Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hymenocallis speciosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include pancratistatin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pancratistatin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |