The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120326 which reports it as an accepted name record 275622 with original publication details. Among the many plants used in traditional medicine we have the plants of the genus asphodelus, which are present in the mediterranean area in north africa and south east asia, and have. The means presented in table 1 shows asphodelus tenuifolius density before and after the application of different weed control treatments. Possible uses of plants of the genus asphodelus in oral medicine. Present study was conducted to evaluate antidiarrheal and laxative activities of the plant. Asphodelus tenuifolius, argemone mexicana, carthamus oxycantha. Anthericum annuum, asphodelus bornmuelleri, asphodelus. Its also native to the mediterranean region, asia and the mascarene islands. The root system has a series of tuberlike parts at the base. Asphodelus small genus of tall striking annuals or perennials with grasslike foliage and flowers in dense racemes or panicles.
Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Its also native to the mediterranean region, asia and. Sep 02, 2019 asphodelus fistulosus, a monocot, is a perennial herb that is not native to california. About 12 species distributed in mediterranean to western asia, represented in pakistan by one species. However, we are treating these as two distinct species based on their karyotypes. New secondary metabolites from asphodelus tenuifolius. Asphodelus is a genus of mainly perennial plants first described for modern science in 1753. The genus is native to temperate europe, the mediterranean, africa, the middle east, and the indian. The genus asphodelus linnaeus belongs to family asphodelaceae jussieu. The genus is native to temperate europe, the mediterranean, africa, the middle east, and the indian subcontinent, and now naturalized in other places new zealand, australia, mexico, southwestern united states, etc. The seed contains oils rich in linoleic acid and are of value in preventing atherosclerosis. The weedy onion mimic asphodelus fistulosus synonym.
Table 1 summarizes the ethnomedicinal data about the asphodelus species including specific information on the plant parts as well as the geographical region. Among the many plants used in traditional medicine we have the plants of the genus asphodelus, which are present in the mediterranean area in north africa and south east asia, and have been used by indigenous peoples until recently for various pathologies, including. However, this species can be readily distinguished by its smaller golden yellow flowers up to 15 mm across. Anthericum annuum, asphodelus bornmuelleri, asphodelus canariensis, asphodelus clavatus, asphodelus clavosus, asphodelus fistulosus, asphodelus maroccanus, asphodelus microcarpus, asphodelus serrulatifolius, asphodelus serrulatus, ornithogalum flavum, verinea tenuifolia. Asphodelaceae queensland, new south wales, the act and western australia liliaceae victoria, tasmania, south australia and the northern territory common names. Asphodelus is a genus of mainly perennial plants native to western, central and southern europe, but now spread worldwide. Asphodelus tenuifolius piazi family liliaceae the family comprises of about 240 genera and 4000 species found in temperate and subtropical regions of the world such as asphodelus tenuifolius. Two new glucopyranosylbianthrones 1 and 2 were isolated from the aerial part of the plant asphodelus tenuifolius, collected in southwest algeria.
Media in category asphodelus tenuifolius the following 14 files are in this category, out of 14 total. An overview on liliaceae botany biology discussion. Aq were investigated using in vivo and in vitro animal models to validate the ethnic medicinal repute of the plant in literature. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. Studies on antidiarrheal and laxative activities of aqueous. The means of the data in table 1 show that weed density before application was nonsignificant, while after the application of different treatment significant p tenuifolius and 12 populations ofa. Asphodelaceae has traditional reputability in treatment of diarrhea and constipation but no scientific study has been reported for its. Asphodelus small genus of tall striking annuals or. Plant details information about asphodelus tenuifolius plant.
Asphodelus fistulosus onionweed world of flowering plants. Both their floral structures length of the tepals, stamens, anthers and style and also their pollen size are clearly different. It is also applied externally to ulcers and inflamed parts of the body. Bolanle akinwumi, kimberlyann bordun, hope anderson. The english word daffodil is a perversion of asphodel, formerly written affodil. Controlling asphodelus tenuifolius in chickpea crop is a big challenge for the grower in the southern districts of khyber pakhtunkhwapakistan. Wild onion asphodelus tenuifolius competition in rainfed. Wild onion asphodelus tenuifolius competition rainfed. Asphodelus fistulosus asphodelaceae, asphodeloideae, a new. Studies on antidiarrheal and laxative activities of.
Glucopyranosylbianthrones from the algerian asphodelus. White or very pale pink with a neat central longitudinal stripe of brown to reddishpurple bloom time. Psoriasis, alopecia areata, acne, burns, nephrolithiasis, toothache, and local inflammation. It is generally present from the canary islands, across the mediterranean to the middle east and afghanistan. The 2d structures of 1 and 2 were defined by nmr analysis, hresims data, and comparison with literature data. Asphodelus tenuifolius is a common weed of fields, particularly of wheat and chickpea fields. Pdf wild onion asphodelus tenuifolius competition in rainfed. Certain autecological observations on asphodelus tenuifolius cav.
Asphodelus fistulosus asphodelaceae, asphodeloideae, a. Flowers laxly racemose, bracteate, pedicel 46 mm, jointed below the middle, bract c. Cardioprotective effect of asphodelus tenuifolius cav. Stamens free, shorter than tepals, filaments expanded at the base, anthers dorsifixed. Maire, asphodelus serotinus wolleydod, asphodelus tenuifolius cavanilles. The below mentioned article provides an overview on family liliaceae. Asphodelus definition of asphodelus by the free dictionary. Asphodels are popular garden plants, which grow in welldrained. Asphodelus tenuifolius in world checklist of selected plant families. A definitive method for distinguishing cultivated onion. Studies on the seed dormancy of asphodelus tenuifolius. Asphodelus synonyms, asphodelus pronunciation, asphodelus translation, english dictionary definition of asphodelus. The comparison of experimental and calculated electronic circular dichroism and nmr data led to characterization of the m and p.
Asphodelus tenuifolius wikispecies, free species directory. India is known worldwide for its wealth of medicinal and aromatic plants. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different. Floral structures length of tepals, stamens, anthers and style and pollen. Possible uses of plants of the genus asphodelus in oral. Only two populations of this plant have been observed, both along disturbed roadsides on the west coast of south africa. A large proportion of the indian population even today depends on the indian system of medicine ayurveda, an ancient science of life. The supporting information is available free of charge on the acs. Asphodelaceae has traditional reputability in treatment of diarrhea and constipation but no scientific study has been reported for its gastrointestinal effects. Asphodelus fistulosus is a annualperennial growing to m 2ft. Extracts from asphodelus tenuifolius cav and its main constituents.
The biological analysis of six populations ofasphodelus tenuifolius and 12 populations ofa. Asphodelus fistulosus or onionweed is recorded in south africa for the first time and is the first record of an invasive member of the asphodelaceae in the country. Pdf phytochemical studies on asphodelus tenuifolius. Asphodelus tenuifolius has ethnobotanical repute in management of constipation and diarrhea 3, 4, 8. Integration of allelopathy and herbicide to control. Asphodelus tenuifolius piazi family liliaceae the family comprises of about 240 genera and 4000 species found in temperate and subtropical regions of the world such as asphodelus. Fruit a loculicidal capsule, seeds 12 per locule, triquetrous. Phytochemical studies on asphodelus tenuifolius article pdf available in journal chemical society of pakistan 311. Wild onion asphodelus tenuifolius competition in rainfed chickpeachickpea cropping system article pdf available in planta daninha 331. Asphodelaceae npgs, 2018 but formerly listed under liliaceae bailey and bailey, 1976 synonym. Aqueousethanol crude extract of asphodelus tenuifolius at. The plant list includes a further 87 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus asphodelus. Isolation, identification, and antioxidant activity of. Radical, slender, erect, semiterete, fistular, glabrous and pointed.
Comparison of the total phenol, flavonoid contents and. The asphodelus tenuifolius crude extract possesses gut modulatory activity, which may normalize gut functions in diarrhea and constipation. Description of asphodelus tenuifolius in semitechnical language. Floral structures length of tepals, stamens, anthers and style and pollen size were clearly different. Asphodelus tenuifolius ashft asphodelus viscidulus ashvi contact eppo. Pdf wild onion asphodelus tenuifolius competition in. The board of trustees of the royal botanic gardens, kew. Asphodelaceae queensland, new south wales, the act and western australia liliaceae. Asphodels are popular garden plants, which grow in welldrained soils with abundant natural light. Moderate asphodelus fistulosus is classified by the u. Asphodelus tenuifolius is sometimes listed as a synonym of a. Picture archives flora of qatar xanthorrhoeaceae asphodelus tenuifolius asphodelus tenuifolius cav. Asphodelus fistulosus is an annual or shortlived perennial herb growing a hollow stem up to 28 inches 70 cm tall.