Pancratium foetidum
Pancratium foetidum, commonly known as the spider lily, is a perennial coastal plant native to the Mediterranean. Renowned for its fragrant white blooms, it holds significant ethnobotanical value. Its chemical constituents, including alkaloids, offer diverse medicinal potential, particularly in treating inflammatory conditions, though careful usage is essential due to toxicity.
- Scientific name: Pancratium foetidum
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Asparagales and the family Amaryllidaceae. Within this group, it is identified by the genus Pancratium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pancratium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Pancratium foetidum, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the North African region. It can be found growing within the coastal areas of Morocco in the west. Moving eastward, its presence extends into the territories of Algeria and Tunisia. The species' range continues further along the Mediterranean coastline into Libya. Consequently, these four countries represent the primary locations where this medicinal plant is naturally distributed.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pancratium foetidum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lycorine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lycorine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pancratium foetidum has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Antitumor, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pancratium foetidum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antimalarial, antiviral.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |