Tulbaghia
Tulbaghia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Tulbaghia, is a versatile genus of flowering perennials prized in both gardening and traditional medicine. Often called garlic flowers, these resilient plants are celebrated for their fragrant blooms and potent bioactive compounds, which offer significant therapeutic potential in treating various ailments throughout many global cultures.
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Prototulbaghia · Omentaria
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
TulbaghiaSynonyms
- Prototulbaghia
- Omentaria
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Tulbhagia
German:
- Tulbagia
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 Amaryllidaceae. Specifically, it is identified under the genus Tulbaghia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Tulbaghia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several continents and varied climates. In Southeastern Europe, its presence can be noted within the country of Italy. Moving toward Northern Africa, it is also found growing in Tunisia. The species extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, specifically inhabiting Cameroon and the DR Congo. Finally, its range reaches East Tropical Africa, where it is documented in Tanzania.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Italy |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Tulbaghia has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimicrobial
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Antioxidant
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Medicinal Uses
Tulbaghia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Cardiovascular diseases.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular diseases | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |