Clivia miniata

Clivia miniata, commonly known as the flame lily or Natal lily, is native to South Africa and has a long-standing cultural significance in traditional African medicine. Traditionally, its use has not been extensively documented for specific medicinal purposes across various traditions. Scientific research indicates that Clivia miniata leaves exhibit enhanced adsorption capacity for pollutants when treated with biochar, suggesting potential environmental applications. The root of the plant shows strong antioxidant and BACE-1 inhibitory activities among its parts, though further studies are needed to confirm these findings. Additionally, Neoscytalidium dimidiatum has been identified as the causal agent of leaf blight on Clivia miniata and C. nobilis, marking a significant first worldwide report. Genetic analysis reveals moderate nucleotide diversity in two anthocyanin biosynthetic genes, with one haplotype showing promise for correlating to the orange/red flower phenotype. No major safety concerns or known drug interactions have been recorded for Clivia miniata thus far.

للمعلومات فقط. الاستخدام التقليدي لا يعني فعاليّة مثبتة. تختلف الأدلة والسلامة — راجع المصادر المذكورة.