Cyrtanthus elatus
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| Internal ID | UUID644025c77aa67838786540 |
| Scientific name | Cyrtanthus elatus |
| Authority | (Jacq.) Traub |
| First published in | Pl. Life 25: 48 (1969) |
General Uses Top
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* **Ornamental plants:** Cyrtanthus elatus is widely cultivated as an ornamental garden plant, particularly valued for its large, trumpet-shaped, vibrantly colored flowers in shades of red, orange, and pink. It is a popular choice in gardens and landscaping within its native range (South Africa) and in other warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates worldwide. It is also grown commercially as a cut flower for the floristry trade due to its long-lasting and decorative blooms.
Industrial and craft applications:
* No specific industrial or craft applications are documented for this taxon beyond its ornamental horticulture value.
Food and beverages (non-medicinal):
* No edible or beverage applications are documented for this taxon.
Colorants and tanning:
* No colorant or tanning applications are documented for this taxon.
Wood and fiber:
* No wood, fiber, or derived material applications are documented for this taxon.
Fragrance and cosmetics:
* No fragrance or cosmetic applications are documented for this taxon.
Properties relevant to use:
* The primary relevant property for its ornamental use is the production of large, showy flowers, often appearing in spring or summer depending on the climate. Bulbous habit and relative ease of cultivation contribute to its suitability for garden planting and cut flower production.
Sustainability and sourcing:
* As a popular ornamental plant, significant quantities are propagated through bulb division and offsets, rather than wild harvesting. Cultivation is widespread in suitable climates, reducing pressure on wild populations. However, sustainable horticulture practices, including water-wise cultivation in drier regions, are recommended.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Vallota speciosa | T.Durand & Schinz | Consp. Fl. Afric. 5: 258 (1894) |
| Vallota purpurea | Herb. | Appendix : 29 (1821) |
| Vallota grandiflora | Carrière | Rev. Hort. (Paris) 42: 50 (1870) |
| Vallota elata | M.Roem. | Fam. Nat. Syn. Monogr. 4: 110 (1847) |
| Amaryllis elata | Jacq. | Pl. Hort. Schoenbr. 1: 32 (1797) |
| Amaryllis mexicana | hort. ex Savi | Fl. Ital. 3: 29 (1824) |
| Amaryllis purpurea | Aiton | Hort. Kew. 1: 417 (1789) |
| Amaryllis speciosa | L'Hér. | Sert. Angl. : 12 (1789) |
| Crinum speciosum | L.f. | Suppl. Pl. : 195 (1782) |
| Cyrtanthus purpureus | Herb. | Bot. Mag. 47: 3, t. 2113 (1819) |
| Cyrtanthus purpureus f. albus | Baker ex Traub | Pl. Life 25: 48 1969 |
| Cyrtanthus speciosus f. albus | (Baker ex Traub) Traub | Pl. Life 28: 66 (1972) |
| Cyrtanthus speciosus f. magnificus | (Baker) Traub | Pl. Life 28: 66 (1972) |
| Vallota purpurea var. magnifica | Baker | Amaryllidaceae 54. 1888 |
| Cyrtanthus purpureus | (Ait.) Traub | Pl. Life (Stanford) xix. 58 (1963). |
| Vallota eximia | auct. | Fl. Mag. (London) 4: t. 225 1865 |
| Cyrtanthus speciosus | (L.f.) Traub | Pl. Life 28: 66 (1972) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| English | george lily, scarborough lily |
| Spanish | amaryllis elata |
| Spanish | vallota purpurea |
| Spanish | vallota speciosa |
| Spanish | cyrtanthus purpureus |
| Spanish | cyrtanthus speciosus |
| Afrikaans | george-lelie |
| Afrikaans | knysna-lelie |
| Japanese | キルタンサス・エラタス |
| Russian | Валлота прекрасная |
| Chinese | 乔治百合 |
| Chinese | 红色垂筒花 |
Germination/Propagation Top
Suggest a correction or add new data!| Sow seeds immediately as their viability decreases rapidly, or they best germinate when fresh. If stored, seeds might need temperature cycling and patience to germinate. |
| float the seeds until they sprout, then carefully plant just underneath the medium surface |
Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
Legend for the distribution data:
- Doubtful data
- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Africa click to expand
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Southern Africa
- Cape Provinces
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Southern Africa
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000764910 |
| Tropicos | 1201055 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:64208-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-303814 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 808523 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 112543 |
| NBN Atlas | NBNSYS0200003730 |
| IPNI | 64208-1 |
| iNaturalist | 401233 |
| GBIF | 5325993 |
| Freebase | /m/04kvzg |
| EOL | 1087303 |
| USDA GRIN | 452437 |
| Wikipedia | Cyrtanthus_elatus |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
No reference genome is available on NCBI yet. We are constantly monitoring for new data.
Scientific Literature Top
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| > Alkaloids and derivatives / Amaryllidaceae alkaloids / Crinine- and Haemanthamine-type amaryllidaceae alkaloids | |||||
| (1S,11R,13S,15S,18R)-15-methoxy-5,7-dioxa-12-azapentacyclo[10.5.2.01,13.02,10.04,8]nonadeca-2,4(8),9,16-tetraene-11,18-diol | 162945733 | Click to see COC1CC2C3(C=C1)C(CN2C(C4=CC5=C(C=C34)OCO5)O)O | 317.34 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0367-326X(00)00313-0 |
| (1S,11S,13S,15S,18S)-15-methoxy-5,7-dioxa-12-azapentacyclo[10.5.2.01,13.02,10.04,8]nonadeca-2,4(8),9,16-tetraene-11,18-diol | 154496716 | Click to see | 317.34 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0367-326X(00)00313-0 https://doi.org/10.1002/CBER.19560890509 |
| (1S,13S,15S,18S)-15-Methoxy-5,7-dioxa-12-azapentacyclo[10.5.2.01,13.02,10.04,8]nonadeca-2,4(8),9,16-tetraene-11,18-diol | 5282090 | Click to see COC1CC2C3(C=C1)C(CN2C(C4=CC5=C(C=C34)OCO5)O)O | 317.34 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0367-326X(00)00313-0 |
| Crinamine | 500027 | Click to see COC1CC2C3(C=C1)C(CN2CC4=CC5=C(C=C34)OCO5)O | 301.34 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1002/CBER.19560890509 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0367-326X(00)00313-0 |
| Crinan-6,11-diol, 1,2-didehydro-3-methoxy-, (3beta,5alpha,6beta,11R,13beta,19alpha)- | 544807 | Click to see | 317.34 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0367-326X(00)00313-0 https://doi.org/10.1002/CBER.19560890509 |
| Haemanthidine | 49799009 | Click to see | 317.34 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0367-326X(00)00313-0 |
| Hemanthamine | 441593 | Click to see | 301.34 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0367-326X(00)00313-0 |
| Hemanthidine | 3002914 | Click to see | 317.34 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0367-326X(00)00313-0 |
| > Alkaloids and derivatives / Amaryllidaceae alkaloids / Galanthamine-type amaryllidaceae alkaloids | |||||
| (-)-Galantamine | 9651 | Click to see | 287.35 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0367-326X(00)00313-0 |
| (1S,12S,14R)-9,14-dimethoxy-4-methyl-11-oxa-4-azatetracyclo[8.6.1.01,12.06,17]heptadeca-6(17),7,9,15-tetraene | 163050021 | Click to see | 301.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0367-326X(00)00313-0 |
| 9,14-Dimethoxy-4-methyl-11-oxa-4-azatetracyclo[8.6.1.01,12.06,17]heptadeca-6(17),7,9,15-tetraene | 20589472 | Click to see | 301.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0367-326X(00)00313-0 |
| > Alkaloids and derivatives / Amaryllidaceae alkaloids / Lycorine-type amaryllidaceae alkaloids | |||||
| (17R,18S)-5,7-Dioxa-12-azapentacyclo[10.6.1.02,10.04,8.015,19]nonadeca-2,4(8),9-triene-17,18-diol | 443674 | Click to see | 289.33 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0367-326X(00)00313-0 |
| (1S,17R,18S)-5,7-dioxa-12-azapentacyclo[10.6.1.02,10.04,8.015,19]nonadeca-2,4(8),9-triene-17,18-diol | 118701134 | Click to see | 289.33 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0367-326X(00)00313-0 |
| (1S,2R,3aR,12bS,12cR)-2,3,3a,4,5,7,12b,12c-Octahydro-1H-(1,3)dioxolo(4,5-j)pyrrolo(3,2,1-de)phenanthridine-1,2-diol | 193339 | Click to see | 289.33 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0367-326X(00)00313-0 |
| [(1S,15R,17R,18S,19R)-18-acetyloxy-5,7-dioxa-12-azapentacyclo[10.6.1.02,10.04,8.015,19]nonadeca-2,4(8),9-trien-17-yl] acetate | 56928079 | Click to see CC(=O)OC1CC2CCN3C2C(C1OC(=O)C)C4=CC5=C(C=C4C3)OCO5 | 373.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0367-326X(00)00313-0 |
| > Lignans, neolignans and related compounds / Furanoid lignans / Tetrahydrofuran lignans / 7,7-epoxylignans | |||||
| (1R,2R)-1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-[4-[(2R,3S,4R,5S)-5-[4-[(1R,2R)-1-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-hydroxypropan-2-yl]oxy-3-methoxyphenyl]-3,4-dimethyloxolan-2-yl]-2-methoxyphenoxy]propan-1-ol | 158356097 | Click to see | 716.80 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0367-326X(00)00313-0 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Triterpenoids | |||||
| (5R,9R,10R,13R,14R,17S)-4,4,10,13,14-pentamethyl-17-[(2S)-6-methyl-5-oxoheptan-2-yl]-1,2,5,6,9,11,12,15,16,17-decahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one | 162843958 | Click to see CC(C)C(=O)CCC(C)C1CCC2(C1(CCC3C2=CCC4C3(CCC(=O)C4(C)C)C)C)C | 440.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0367-326X(00)00313-0 |
| > Organoheterocyclic compounds / Benzopyrans / 2-benzopyrans | |||||
| 6-Hydroxy-7,8-dimethoxy-2-(2-oxopropyl)-2,3,3a,9b-tetrahydrofuro[3,2-c]isochromen-5-one | 71436822 | Click to see CC(=O)CC1CC2C(O1)C3=CC(=C(C(=C3C(=O)O2)O)OC)OC | 322.31 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0367-326X(00)00313-0 https://doi.org/10.1002/CBER.19560890509 |
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