Arisaema amurense
Arisaema amurense, commonly known as the Amur jack-in-the-pulpit, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. Valued in traditional medicine, its tubers contain bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments. However, due to its toxicity, careful handling is essential when exploring its complex pharmacological potential.
- Scientific name: Arisaema amurense
- Family: Araceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Arisaema amurense, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Alismatales. Finally, it is a member of the family Araceae and falls under the genus Arisaema.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Alismatales | WCVP |
| Family | Araceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Arisaema | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Arisaema amurense, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Russian, it is called Аризема амурская, while in Azerbaijani, it is known as Amur arizeması. Its Chinese name is 东北天南星, and in Bulgarian, it is referred to as амурска аризема. Additionally, in Japanese, the species is commonly called アムールテンナンショウ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Аризема амурская | Wikidata |
| az | Amur arizeması | Wikidata |
| zh | 东北天南星 | Wikidata |
| bg | амурска аризема | Wikidata |
| ja | アムールテンナンショウ | Wikidata |
| ko | 둥근잎천남성 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 东北天南星 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 東北南星 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 东北天南星 | Wikidata |
| az | Arisaema amurense var. serratum | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the temperate regions of East Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is documented in Khabarovsk, Primorye, and on the island of Sakhalin. The species also extends into northern China, where it can be found within Inner Mongolia. Furthermore, its range encompasses the broader Manchuria region. These specific locations define the natural geographical footprint of Arisaema amurense.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Arisaema amurenske, is characterized by its distinctive underground structures, most notably its fleshy rhizome. The rhizome serves as the primary storage organ for the plant, housing essential nutrients and bioactive compounds that are often the focus of medicinal study. This thickened stem structure allows the plant to persist through dormant periods and provides the energy necessary for the emergence of its seasonal foliage and inflorescence.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Arisaema amurense has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include calcium oxalate, hyodeoxycholic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| calcium oxalate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyodeoxycholic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Arisaema amurense has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |