Lilium japonicum var. japonicum
Lilium japonicum var. japonicum, commonly known as the Japanese lily, is a perennial herb prized in traditional medicine. Native to East Asia, this elegant plant features striking, trumpet-shaped blooms. Its bulbs are highly valued for their therapeutic properties, often used to nourish the blood and calm the nervous system.
- Scientific name: Lilium japonicum var. japonicum
- Family: Liliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Liliales and the family Liliaceae, it is classified under the genus Lilium. As a specific variety, it is identified by the botanical name Lilium japonicum var. japonicum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Liliales | WCVP |
| Family | Liliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lilium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is a specific variety of lily that maintains a very restricted range. Its geographical distribution is localized within the region of Eastern Asia. More specifically, the species is native to the island nation of Japan. Because of this limited habitat, it is considered an endemic component of the local flora. Finding this particular variety in the wild requires searching within these specific Japanese territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Lilium japonicum var. japonicum, is primarily valued for its underground storage organs, specifically its bulbs. These bulbs serve as the vital nutrient reservoir for the plant, allowing it to survive dormant periods and store energy for future growth cycles. In medicinal contexts, the bulb is often the most significant part of the plant, as it contains the concentrated bioactive compounds that are harvested for therapeutic use.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bulbs | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Bulb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lilium japonicum var. japonicum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidepressant, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |