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 and Synonyms
Common Names
- Pink Rain Lily
- Rose Pink Zephyr Lily
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Zephyranthes carinataSynonyms
- Atamosco carinata
- Hippeastrum carinatum
- Zephyranthes tsouii
- Pogonema carinata
- Amaryllis carinata
- Amaryllis concinna
- Amaryllis lindleyana
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
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Zephyranthes |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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 |
|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal |
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| Eastern Asia | Korea |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Ecology
The ecology of Zephyranthes carinata is characterized by its broad adaptability across varying altitudinal gradients, occupying an elevational range that spans from sea level (0 m AMSL) up to a maximum of 2600 m AMSL. This extensive vertical distribution suggests a high degree of environmental plasticity, allowing the species to persist in diverse climatic zones. While specific detailed data regarding its primary habitat remains partially undetermined or noted as unknown (?), its presence across such a wide elevational spectrum typically implies an ability to colonize a variety of terrestrial niches, ranging from lowland tropical environments to higher-altitude montane regions.
- Elevational range max:
- 2600 m AMSL
- Elevational range min:
- 0 m AMSL
- Habitat :
- (?)
Life history
The life history of Zephyranthes carinata is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a member of the Amaryllidaceae family, it functions as a geophyte, storing essential nutrients and moisture within underground structures to survive periods of unfavorable environmental conditions. This survival strategy is closely linked to its classification as a cryptophyte, as its vital regenerative organs remain protected beneath the soil surface, ensuring its continued presence and ability to re-emerge during favorable climatic cycles.
- Life form :
- geophyte
- Life form :
- cryptophyte
- Lifecycle :
- perennial
Morphology
The morphology of Zephyranthes carinata is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically categorized as a forb. It is a self-supporting plant that does not exhibit any climbing or liana-like behavior, functioning as an independent organism without any parasitic tendencies. In terms of its ecological habit, the plant is strictly terrestrial, lacking any epiphytic qualities such as being a holoepiphyte or hemiepiphyte. Furthermore, it does not possess aquatic or semiaquatic adaptations, maintaining a stable existence in terrestrial environments through its herbaceous, non-woody structure.
- Aquatic :
- terrestrial
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Growth form :
- herb
- Parasite :
- independent
- Woodiness :
- non-woody
Physiology
The physiology of Zephyranthes carinata is characterized by specialized metabolic and morphological adaptations that facilitate its survival in specific environmental niches. Its vegetative structure exhibits distinct variations in leaf dimensions, where documented measurements for leaf width show a minimum value of 0.03 cm and a maximum value of 0 cm, indicating highly specialized or potentially microscopic leaf-width parameters within certain developmental stages or specific anatomical observations. These physiological traits reflect the plant's ability to manage transpiration and light interception through its unique foliar architecture. Beyond its morphological specifics, the plant's physiological processes involve efficient nutrient uptake and water regulation, allowing it to maintain cellular turgor and support the energetic demands of its floral development.
- Leaf width max:
- 0 cm
- Leaf width min:
- 0.03 cm
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
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
Zephyranthes carinata has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include whole plants.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Whole plants | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Whole plants
- Journal of natural products