Hypoxis hemerocallidea
Hypoxis hemecalcoidea, commonly known as African Potato, is a medicinal plant native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used to boost immunity and treat various ailments, including inflammation and cancer. This remarkable botanical species continues to undergo significant scientific research for its therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Hypoxis hemerocallidea
- Family: Hypoxidaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Hypoxis hemerocallidea, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asparagales. It is further categorized into the family Hypoxidaceae and the genus Hypoxis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Hypoxidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hypoxis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several regions in the southern portion of the continent. In South Tropical Africa, its habitat extends through the territories of Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Moving into the Southern Africa region, it can be found growing within the borders of Botswana. The species is also documented throughout the Cape Provinces. Additionally, its geographical range encompasses the mountainous terrain of Lesotho.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Lesotho | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Free State | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Eswatini | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hypoxis hemerocallidea has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include rooperol, GA3, KNO3, beta-sitosterol, hydroxyl radical.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rooperol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GA3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| KNO3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroxyl radical | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoxoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| l-canavanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmastanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hypoxis hemerocallidea has 14 reported activities identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Anticholinergic, Anticonvulsant, Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticholinergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinfective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimotility | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antineoplastic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hypoxis hemerocallidea has 19 reported medicinal uses identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, Diabetes mellitus, HIV, antidiabetic, antineoplastic.
- Total uses
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HIV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antineoplastic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiac disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cysts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |