Zephyranthes candida
Zephyranthes candida, commonly known as the White Rain Lily, is a captivating perennial herb valued for its striking, snow-white blooms. Beyond its ornamental appeal, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical interest. It is utilized in traditional medicine for its diverse bioactive properties, offering potential therapeutic benefits in various healing practices.
- Scientific name: Zephyranthes candida
- 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 under the family Amaryllidaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is defined by the genus Zephyranthes.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Zephyranthes | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution that spans several distinct regions across the globe. In Northern Africa, its presence can be identified within the borders of Tunisia. Moving toward the southern hemisphere, it is found in Zimbabwe within South Tropical Africa and throughout the Cape Provinces of Southern Africa. The species also extends into the Western Indian Ocean, specifically inhabiting the Seychelles. Finally, its range reaches into Asia, where it is documented in South-Central China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zephyranthes candida has 29 reported phytochemicals identified across 31 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lycorine, trisphaeridine, (+)-haemanthamine, (+)-tazettine, (-)-amarbellisine.
- Total chemicals
- 29
- Scientific sources
- 31
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lycorine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trisphaeridine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-haemanthamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-tazettine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-amarbellisine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (2S)-3',7-dihydroxy-4'-methoxyflavan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 11-hydroxyvittatine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-epimacronine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5,6-dihydrobicolorine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 8-demethoxy-10-O-methylhostasine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Zephyranthes candida has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytostatic, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytostatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Zephyranthes candida has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include acetylcholinesterase, acute myeloid leukemia.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acetylcholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acute myeloid leukemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |