Zephyranthes carinata
Zephyranthes carinaata, commonly known as the Rain Lily, is a captivating perennial herb celebrated for its vibrant, trumpet-shaped blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Various traditional healing practices utilize its properties, exploring its potential medicinal benefits in treating diverse ailments through natural pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Zephyranthes carinata
- 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, 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 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lycorine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lycorine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |