Arisaema triphyllum
Arisaema triphyllum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (25 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Arisaema triphyllum, is a distinctive perennial herb belonging to the Araceae family. Often found in shaded, moist forest floors, it is characterized by its unique spadix and spathe. While used in traditional medicine, its potent bioactive compounds require careful handling due to inherent toxicity.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Arisaema triphyllumDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several regions of Canada. In Western Canada, its range extends into the province of Manitoba. Moving toward the eastern part of the country, it is found throughout Ontario. The species also inhabits the maritime provinces, specifically in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Finally, its distribution includes the island province of Prince Edward Island.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Canada | Manitoba | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | New Brunswick | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Nova Scotia | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Prince Edward I. | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Québec | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Iowa | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Minnesota | WCVP |
Chemicals
Arisaema triphyllum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CALCIUM OXALATE, FAT, LIGNIN, STARCH.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| CALCIUM OXALATE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| LIGNIN | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| STARCH | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Arisaema triphyllum has 21 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Absorbent, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticoronary.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Absorbent | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticoronary | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiarrheic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidote (Iodine) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinesidioblastosic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinitrosaminic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |