Arisaema erubescens
Arisaema erubescens, commonly known as the Japanese Jack-in-the-pulpit, is a perennial herb native to East Asia. Valued in traditional medicine, its tuberous roots contain bioactive compounds used to treat inflammation and various ailments. However, extreme caution is required, as the plant contains calcium oxalate crystals, making it toxic.
- Scientific name: Arisaema erubescens
- Family: Araceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it resides in the order Alismatales and the family Araceae. Finally, it is specifically categorized 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 erubescens, is referred to by various regional names across different languages. In Russian, it is called Аризема красноватая, while in Bulgarian, it is known as червенееща аризема. In Chinese, both the traditional and simplified scripts use the name 一把伞南星, and in Thailand, it is commonly called โหราน้ำเต้า.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Аризема красноватая | Wikidata |
| zh | 一把伞南星 | Wikidata |
| bg | червенееща аризема | Wikidata |
| th | โหราน้ำเต้า | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 一把伞南星 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 一把伞南星 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 一把傘南星 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山蕃芋 | Wikidata |
| zh | 半夏 | Wikidata |
| zh | 青脚莲 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found within a very specific and localized geographic range. Its distribution is primarily concentrated within the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, the species is documented to grow in the regions of Nepal. This limited presence suggests that the plant thrives under particular environmental conditions found in this area. Consequently, its natural habitat remains restricted to these specific Himalayan territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Arisaema erubescens, possesses significant medicinal value derived primarily from its underground structures. The most important parts utilized are the tubers and the raw rhizome, which contain various bioactive compounds. While the tubers serve as the primary storage organs for the plant's nutrients, the raw rhizome is often the focus of traditional preparations, requiring careful handling due to the presence of irritating substances inherent in its natural state.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tubers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| raw rhizome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Arisaema erubescens has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cercosporamide, isoschaftoside, schaftoside, trichodermin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cercosporamide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoschaftoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| schaftoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trichodermin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |