Pink Rain Lily
Zephyranthes carinata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Pink Rain Lily, scientifically known as Zephyranthes carinata, is a captivating perennial celebrated for its vibrant, trumpet-shaped blooms. Beyond its aesthetic charm, this plant holds significant traditional medicinal value, often utilized in herbal practices for its purported therapeutic properties. It remains a favorite among gardeners and natural wellness enthusiasts alike.
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Pink Rain Lily · Rose Pink Zephyr Lily
- Scientific synonyms
- Atamosco Carinata · Hippeastrum Carinatum · 5 more
Names
Common Names
- Pink Rain Lily
- Rose Pink Zephyr Lily
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Lágrimas de María
- Amaryllis concinna
- Pogonema carinata
- Amaryllis lindleyana
- Zephyranthes tsouii
- Atamosco carinata
- Amaryllis carinata
- Duende rosado
- Lagrimas de Maria
- adelfa
- corazón de María
- duende rosado
- lágrimas de María
- cefirante
- lirio de lluvia
German:
- großblütige Windblume
French:
- lis à bordures
- petit lis rose
- Zéphyranthe carénée
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Zephyranthes carinataSynonyms
- Atamosco carinata
- Hippeastrum carinatum
- Zephyranthes tsouii
- Pogonema carinata
- Amaryllis carinata
- Amaryllis concinna
- Amaryllis lindleyana
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, it is identified by its genus name, 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 range that spans across several distinct regions of the world. In South Tropical Africa, it can be found growing within the borders of Zimbabwe. Its presence extends into Southern Africa, specifically within the Cape Provinces and the KwaZulu-Natal region. The distribution also reaches into East Asia, covering parts of China. Within China, the species is specifically located in both the South-Central and Southeast territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zephyranthes carinata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lycorine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| lycorine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
lycorine
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| whole plants | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |