Common Alpine-lily
Gagea serotina
Gagea serotina is a plant that likely originated in southwestern Asia during the Early Miocene and has since diversified through migrations to various regions, including the Mediterranean, East Asia, Euro-Siberia, and North America. While traditional uses for Gagea serotina are not recorded, its genetic diversity and distribution suggest its potential importance in local ecosystems and possibly traditional medicine. Scientific evidence is limited, but studies have focused on species identification and conservation efforts, updating plant checklists, and ecological interactions such as foraging behavior among migratory caribou herds. No major safety concerns or known drug interactions are recorded for Gagea serotina, indicating that it may be generally safe to use in traditional practices without significant risk of adverse effects or interactions with other substances.
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
What the science says
- Gagea likely originated in southwestern Asia during the Early Miocene and diversified through migrations to various regions including the Mediterranean, East Asia, Euro-Siberia, and North America over time.
- The study found that combining multiple genetic loci improves species identification and prioritized 23 medicinal plant species for urgent conservation in the Tianshan region.
- The study updated the checklist of native vascular plants in Mongolia, including new species and taxonomic changes.
- The study found a tradeoff in caribou diets between lichens and shrubs during summer months.
Frequently asked questions
What is Common Alpine-lily?
Common Alpine-lily (Gagea serotina) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Common Alpine-lily?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Common Alpine-lily; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Gagea likely originated in southwestern Asia during the Early Miocene and diversified through migrations to various regions including the Mediterranean, East Asia, Euro-Siberia, and North America over time.
How strong is the evidence for Common Alpine-lily?
The strongest finding for Common Alpine-lily carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Common Alpine-lily safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Common Alpine-lily in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Common Alpine-lily interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Common Alpine-lily in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Common Alpine-lily?
Common Alpine-lily is also known as: Gagée tardive, Lloydie tardive, Lloydie tardive.
Is Common Alpine-lily a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T2 A pre-Miocene Irano-Turanian cradle: Origin and diversification of the species-rich monocot genus Gagea (Liliaceae). literature abstract metadata
- T2 Critical summer foraging tradeoffs in a subarctic ungulate. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Flora of Mongolia: annotated checklist of native vascular plants. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Insights from DNA Barcodes-Based Phylogenetic Analysis of Medicinal Plants and Estimation of Their Conservation Status: A Case Study in the Tianshan Wild Forest, China. literature abstract metadata