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Scilla luciliae

Chionodoxa luciliae

Scylla luciliae, commonly known as the Lilium Squill, is a rare medicinal plant valued for its unique biochemical properties. Traditionally used in specialized herbal remedies, it possesses potent bioactive compounds. Understanding its pharmacological potential and ecological significance is essential for advancing natural medicine and preserving this precious botanical species.

  • Scientific name: Scilla luciliae
  • Family: Asparagaceae
  • Native range: Europe

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asparagales, it is a member of the family Asparagaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Scylla.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Asparagales WCVP
Family Asparagaceae WCVP
Genus Scilla WCVP

Common Names

This plant, known scientifically as Scylla luciliae, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In German, it is called die Gewöhnliche Sternhyazinthe, while in Russian, it is known as Пролесka Люцилии. In the Netherlands, it is identified as the middelste sneeuwroeim, and in Finland, it is called Isokevättähti. Furthermore, in Sweden, the plant is commonly known as the Stor vårstjärna.
Language Common Name Source
de Gewöhnliche Sternhyazinthe Wikidata
ru Пролеска Люцилии Wikidata
nl middelste sneeuwroem Wikidata
fi Isokevättähti Wikidata
sv Stor vårstjärna Wikidata
hu Fehérszemű hófény Wikidata
ml ചിയോനോഡോക്സ ലൂസിലിയ Wikidata
pl Śnieżnik lśniący Wikidata
zh 雪宝花 Wikidata
zh-cn 雪宝花 Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution that spans across several continents and regions. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in Great Britain. Its presence extends into Middle Europe, specifically within the territories of Germany and the Czechia-Slovakia border region. Moving toward Western Asia, the species is also documented in Türkiye. Finally, its range reaches North-Central U.S.A., where it is located in Illinois.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Great Britain WCVP
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia WCVP
Middle Europe Germany WCVP
Western Asia Türkiye WCVP
North-Central U.S.A. Illinois WCVP
Northeastern U.S.A. Massachusetts WCVP
Northeastern U.S.A. Michigan WCVP
Northeastern U.S.A. New York WCVP
Southwestern U.S.A. Utah WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Scilla luciliae, is a medicinal species where the primary therapeutic components are found within its bulbs. These underground storage organs are harvested and processed to extract the active compounds necessary for its traditional medicinal applications. Because the essential properties are concentrated in the bulbs, they serve as the most significant part of the plant for pharmaceutical and herbal preparations.
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