Climbing Liliy
Gloriosa superba
Gloriosa superba is a traditional medicinal plant native to southern Africa, where it has been used for various cultural and folk remedies. While its specific uses in traditional medicine are not well-documented, studies have shown that G. superba treatment at 10% can enhance tiller formation, increase plant height, and boost panicle production across most rice genotypes. Additionally, research indicates that colchicine content from Gloriosa superba hairy root cultures can be increased using microbial elicitors, with up to a 3.4-fold increase observed. Notably, no colchicine or its biosynthetic precursors were found in five tested lily species, including G. superba, suggesting limited direct medicinal use of this compound from the plant. In vitro studies also showed selective cytotoxicity against uterine fibroid cells for Gloriosa superba and two other plants—Capparis spinosa and Leonotis nepetefolia—but no significant drug interactions or major safety issues have been recorded to date.
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
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Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
What the science says
- G. superba treatment at 10% consistently enhanced tiller formation, plant height, and panicle production across most rice genotypes.
- This study found no colchicine or its biosynthetic precursors in five lily species, including Gloriosa superba.
- Enhancement in colchicine content from Gloriosa superba hairy root cultures was observed using microbial elicitors, with up to 3.4-fold increase.
- Gloriosa superba, Capparis spinosa, and Leonotis nepetefolia showed selective cytotoxicity against fibroid cells with varying IC50 values.
Frequently asked questions
What is Climbing Liliy?
Climbing Liliy (Gloriosa superba) 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 Climbing Liliy?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Climbing Liliy; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: G. superba treatment at 10% consistently enhanced tiller formation, plant height, and panicle production across most rice genotypes.
How strong is the evidence for Climbing Liliy?
The strongest finding for Climbing Liliy carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Climbing Liliy safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Climbing Liliy in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Climbing Liliy interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Climbing Liliy in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Climbing Liliy?
Climbing Liliy is also known as: глориоза роскошная, Glorieuse superbe.
Is Climbing Liliy 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 LC-MS-Based Screening for Colchicine and Characterization of Major Bitter Constituents in Lily. literature abstract metadata
- T2 An integrative in silico and in vitro approach to target uterine fibroids using natural compounds. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Enhanced Colchicine Production in Hairy Root Cultures of Gloriosa Superba L. Using Microbial Elicitors. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Agronomic responses of rice to putative polyploid-inducing plant extracts: a screening study. literature abstract metadata