Is Gloriosa superba poisonous?

Gloriosa superba (GSb) is a highly poisonous plant and its toxicity is due to anti-mitotic effects of constituents such as colchicine and gloriosine on rapidly proliferating cells.

Are glory lily seeds poisonous?

The most common English names for the plant are flame lily, glory lily, superb lily, and creeping lily, which refer to its exotic flower. All parts of the plant are poisonous because of the high content of colchicine, which is a medicinal alkaloid, and the seeds are used to extract colchicine.

What is the common name of Gloriosa superba?

glory lily
Gloriosa superba (glory lily)

Where is Gloriosa superba found?

Gloriosa Superba is generally found in western parts of Tamilnadu and Kerela India. It is critically endangered hence IUCN has placed it in “red data book” recently this species has been spotted for the first time in Topchanchi and Hazaribag District. This is first report of this endangered plant from Jharkhand.

What are the poison characteristics of Gloriosa superba?

This plant has high severity poison characteristics. Gloriosa superba is a slender, herbaceous vine grown from a thick tuberous rootstock. The leaves alternate or appear opposite and are, simple, strap-like with a tendril-like tip. The flowers grow on long stalks and are 6-parted, yellow or red with wavy margins.

Are there any side effects from eating gloriosa lily?

Gloriosa lily (Gloriosa superba) poisoning is an extremely dangerous condition which can produce serious side effects within minutes of eating the plant. There are alkaloids (colchicine) throughout the plant, but the highest content is in the seeds and the tubers (roots).

What are the uses of Gloriosa superba in India?

In parts of India, extracts of the rhizome are applied topically during childbirth to reduce labor pain. Other uses for this plant include arrow poison in Nigeria and snake repellent in India. Some cultures consider it to be magical. The flowers are part of religious rituals. This species is the national flower of Zimbabwe.

What causes gloriosa lily to Kill Your Dog?

The cause of gloriosa lily poisoning is the colchicine in the plant, including the flowers, seeds, and roots. Colchicine kills your dog’s blood cells and leads to the failure of multiple organs and death if not treated right away.