Pancratium sickenbergeri
Pancratium sickenbergeri, commonly known as a rare Amaryllidaceae species, is a striking medicinal plant native to specific coastal regions. Renowned for its elegant white blooms, it contains bioactive alkaloids. Researchers study its chemical properties for potential pharmacological applications, exploring its role in developing new treatments for various human ailments.
- Scientific name: Pancratium sickenbergeri
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 in the family Amaryllidaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined 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 exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of Northern Africa and Western Asia. In Northern Africa, it can be found inhabiting regions within Egypt and Libya. Moving toward Western Asia, its range extends through the territories of Lebanon and Syria. It is also documented to grow within the borders of Palestine. Finally, the species is known to occur in the Sinai Peninsula.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pancratium sickenbergeri has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-8-demethylmaritidine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-8-demethylmaritidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |