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Hymenocallis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Spider-lily, scientifically known as Hymenocallis, is a captivating genus of perennial plants celebrated for its striking, trumpet-shaped blooms. While primarily prized for ornamental beauty, various species hold significant medicinal potential. They are traditionally utilized in diverse cultures for their bioactive compounds, offering unique therapeutic properties in herbal medicine.

Family
Amaryllidaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Spider-Lily · Spider Lilies
Scientific synonyms
Nemepiodon · Troxistemon · 3 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Hymenocallis

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Choretis
  • Liriopsis
  • Siphotoma
  • Troxistemon
  • Nemepiodon
  • Lirios araña

German:

  • Schönhäutchen
  • Schönlilien
  • Schönhäutchen

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Asparagales and the family Amaryllidaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Hymenocallis.

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

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Northern Africa, its presence can be documented specifically within Tunisia. Moving toward the Atlantic islands, it is found within the Macaronesian region of Cape Verde. The species also extends into West Tropical Africa, where it inhabits Gambia and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its range continues through the West Tropical African territory of Guinea.

Region Area
Northern Africa Tunisia
Macaronesia Cape Verde
West Tropical Africa Gambia
West Tropical Africa Guinea-Bissau
West Tropical Africa Guinea
West-Central Tropical Africa Central African Republic
West-Central Tropical Africa Equatorial Guinea
West-Central Tropical Africa Gulf of Guinea Is.
West-Central Tropical Africa DR Congo
South Tropical Africa Angola

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Hymenocallis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7-Deoxy-trans-dihydronarciclasine, 7-Deoxynarciclasine, Narciclasine.

Chemicals reported in Hymenocallis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
7-Deoxy-trans-dihydronarciclasine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
7-Deoxynarciclasine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Narciclasine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

7-Deoxy-trans-dihydronarciclasine

  1. Journal of natural products

7-Deoxynarciclasine

  1. Journal of natural products

Narciclasine

  1. Journal of natural products