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Crinum macowanii - Cape coast lily

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'''Crinum macowanii''' is a deciduous bulbous plant species native to Africa. Along with other members of the Amaryllidaceae family, it has been used in [[Traditional medicine]] throughout southern Africa.In English, Crinum macowanii is referred to as Cape coast lily, river crinum and sabie crinum in South Africa, and as the common vlei-lily in Mozambique. In Tanzania it is known as the pyjama lily.  ==Uses=={{Uses|Boils}}, {{Uses|Diarrhoea}}, {{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Inflammation}}, {{Uses|respiratory system problems}}, {{Uses|skin rashes}}, {{Uses|tuberculosis}}, {{Uses|wounds}}, {{Uses|urinary tract problems}}<ref name="Uses"/> ==Parts Used=={{Parts Used|Dried Folaige}}, {{Parts Used|Whole herb}}. ==Chemical Composition==The alkaloids lycorine, crinine, hamayne, cherylline, and bulbispermine have been isolated from samples of Crinum macowanii.[5] The bulbs have been found to be significantly higher in alkaloid content than the roots, flowering stocks, or leaves.Lycorine is the major alkaloid found in the roots and the only alkaloid found in trace amounts in the leaves. Other lycorine-type alkaloids found in the bulbs include hippadine and epi-lycorine, as well as 1-O-acetyllycorine, which is also found in the flowering stocks and roots<ref name="chemical composition"/> ==Common names=={{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=Agrimony}}
In English, Crinum macowanii is referred to as Cape coast lily, river crinum and sabie crinum in South Africa, and as the common vlei-lily in Mozambique. In Tanzania it is known as the pyjama lily.<ref name="common names"/>=Habit=={{Habit|Herb}}
== Description Identification== ===Leaf===Crinum macowanii is a deciduous bulbous plant with long, slender, bell{{Leaf|Simple||The leaves are divided into 3-shaped6 toothed leaflets, highly scented flowers which are white except for dark pink stripes.with smaller leaflets in between}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
The bulbs ===Flower==={{Flower|Unisexual||white, pink|5|Heavy heads of this species vary greatly in size, being anywhere from 6 to 25 centimeters in diameter.large white or pinkish trumpet-shaped blooms with rose stripes down center of the petals}}
== Uses =Fruit==={{Fruit||7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome|clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown|With hooked hairs|}}
*Throughout much of Africa, the bulbs of Crinum macowanii are used for the treatment of a large number of conditions, with the roots and leaves having some, though far fewer, traditional uses.*Infusions of the bulb of the plant are used in Zimbabwe for the relief of back pain, as an emetic, and to increase lactation in both humans and animals<ref name="uses"/>==Other features===
==Common nameList of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
* '''English''' - Cape coast lily==Where to get the saplings====Mode of Propagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
== References How to plant/cultivate== Easily grown in most soils[21][22], preferring a calcareous soil. Thrives in a dry lightly shaded position[16], though it prefers full sun.Plants usually self-sow quite freely when growing in a suitable position[19]. The seeds are contained in burrs that can easily attach themselves to clothing or animal's fur, thus transporting them to a new area where they can germinate and grow.The cultivar 'Sweet scented' is popular in France for making tea because the whole plant is sweet scented and the flowers have a spicy apricot-like fragrance<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
<references>==Commonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|Tall grasslands}}, {{Commonly seen|meadows}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}. ==Photo Gallery==<ref namegallery class="common namesleft">[http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874116313587 caption="" widths="A review of ethnoboatany, therapeutic value, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Crinum macowanii Baker: A highly traded bulbous plant in Southern Africa140px"]</ref><ref nameheights="uses140px">[httpFile:Odermennig.jpgFile://onlinelibraryAgrimonia eupatoria02.jpg Image:Agrimonia eupatoria MHNT.wileyBOT.com/doi/102004.1002/ptr0.2650080217/abstract "Activity of a methanolic extract of Zimbabwean Crinum macowanii against exotic RNA viruses in vitro"]</ref>jpg</referencesgallery>
== External Links References==
<references> <ref name="chemical composition">[https://enwww.wikipediasciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874112006393?via%3Dihub "sciencedirect"]</ref><ref name="Leaf">[https://web.archive.org/web/20131226161459/http://www.wildflowers-guide.com/39-agrimony.html "wayback machine"]</ref><ref name="Uses">[http://www.homeremediess.com/agrimonia-eupatoria-medicinal-uses-and-images/ "traditional medicine"]</ref><ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://practicalplants.org/wiki/Crinum_macowanii Crinum macowanii-WikipediaAgrimonia_eupatoria "practical palnts"]</ref></references>
[[Category==External Links==https:Herbs]]//www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874116313587https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ptr.2650080217
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