Tulbaghia simmleri
Tulbaghia simmleri, commonly known as Simmler's garlic, is a striking perennial herb native to Southern Africa. Distinguished by its fragrant, garlic-scented foliage and delicate white flowers, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its antimicrobial properties and its ability to support digestive health and overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Tulbaghia simmleri
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Tulbaghia simmleri, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asparagales. Finally, it is a member of the family Amaryllidaceae and the genus Tulbaghia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tulbaghia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Tulbaghia simmleri, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as Simmler's garlic, while in Afrikaans, it is known as Simmler se knoffel.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is specifically found within the southern African region. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated in the Northern Provinces of this area. Within these specific territories, the species thrives in its native environment. This localized distribution makes it a characteristic element of the regional flora. Therefore, its geographical presence is strictly tied to these particular southern African locations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tulbaghia simmleri has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-oxindole-3-acetic acid, benzyladenine, cZRMP, flavonoids, hydroxycinnamic acids.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-oxindole-3-acetic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzyladenine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cZRMP | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroxycinnamic acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iPRMP | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| indole-3-acetic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| indole-3-acetylaspartate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| meta-topolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| meta-topolin riboside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |