Pancratium parvum
Pancratium parvum, commonly known as the dwarf amaryllis, is a resilient medicinal plant native to coastal regions. Renowned for its delicate white blooms, it contains bioactive alkaloids used in traditional healing. This species is studied for its potential therapeutic properties, offering significant interest in modern pharmacological research and ethnobotany.
- Scientific name: Pancratium parvum
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Pancratium parvum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further classified under the order Asparagales and the family Amaryllidaceae. Finally, it is placed in 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 parvum, exhibits a specific and limited range of occurrence. Its primary geographical distribution is centered within the Indian Subcontinent. More specifically, this medicinal species is found natively in India. Because of this localized presence, it is considered an important part of the regional flora. Understanding this specific habitat is essential for the conservation and study of the plant.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Activities
Pancratium parvum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pancratium parvum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer disease, neurological disorders.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurological disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |