Lycoris longituba
Lycoris longituba, commonly known as the longituba spider lily, is a remarkable medicinal plant cherished in traditional practices. Renowned for its unique bioactive compounds, it is utilized to address various ailments, including inflammation and digestive issues. This resilient perennial offers significant therapeutic potential for modern pharmacological research and holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Lycoris longituba
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- 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 Asparagales, it is classified under the family Amaryllidaceae and the genus Lycoris. Specifically, its scientific name is Lycoris longituba.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lycoris | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Lycoris longituba, possesses a very specific and limited natural range. Its primary geographical distribution is concentrated within the region of Southeast China. Within this territory, it thrives in the unique environmental conditions found in the southeastern provinces. Because it is localized to this area, it is considered a regional species rather than a global one. Consequently, understanding its habitat in Southeast China is essential for its study and conservation.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lycoris longituba has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 11-Hydroxyvittatine, 4'-O-methylnorbelladine, Crinine, Lycorine, Narciclasine.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Hydroxyvittatine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4'-O-methylnorbelladine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Crinine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lycorine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Narciclasine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pancracine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Squamigine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galanthamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| norbelladine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lycoris longituba has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |