Pancratium triflorum
Pancratium triflorum, commonly known as the three-flowered pancratium, is a striking perennial bulb found in tropical regions. Renowned for its elegant white blooms, this medicinal plant is valued in traditional practices for its diverse therapeutic properties, offering potential applications in treating various ailments through its unique bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Pancratium triflorum
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Pancratium, with the species name triflorum.
| 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 is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of the Indian Subcontinent. Its natural habitat extends across several regions in India, where it thrives in specific environmental conditions. Additionally, the species is documented as being native to Bangladesh. This distribution pattern highlights its importance within the local flora of these neighboring South Asian nations. Consequently, the geographical range of Pancratium triflorum is closely tied to the ecological zones of these two countries.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pancratium triflorum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acetone, chloroform, methanol, petroleum ether.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acetone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chloroform | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| petroleum ether | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |