Notholirion thomsonianum
Notholirion thomsonianum, commonly known as a vital medicinal herb in various traditional healing systems, possesses unique bioactive properties. Often found in specific tropical ecosystems, this plant is valued for its therapeutic potential in treating diverse ailments. Understanding its chemical composition is essential for unlocking its significant pharmacological benefits.
- Scientific name: Notholirion thomsonianum
- Family: Liliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Notholirion thomsonianum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Liliales and the family Liliaceae. It is specifically classified under the genus Notholirion.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Liliales | WCVP |
| Family | Liliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Notholirion | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Notholirion thomsonianum, is known by various local names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Mountain Lily, while in Swahili, it is known as Mlimanzi.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning across parts of Western Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. Within Western Asia, it can be located in the country of Afghanistan. Its presence is also noted within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in Nepal. Furthermore, the species is found throughout Pakistan. Finally, the plant is known to inhabit the West Himalaya region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Activities
Notholirion thomsonianum has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Notholirion thomsonianum has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella typhi.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Enterococcus faecalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Proteus mirabilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella typhi | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |