Arisaema
Arisaema, commonly known as jack-in-the-pulpit or cobra lily, is a fascinating genus of flowering plants in the Araceae family. Renowned for their unique, hooded inflorescences, these perennials play vital roles in forest ecosystems. While historically used in traditional medicine, many species contain calcium oxalate crystals, requiring careful handling.
- Scientific name: Arisaema
- Family: Araceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Alismatales, it is classified under the family Araceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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, belonging to the genus Ariisaema, is known by various common names across different linguistic regions. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 天南星属 (zh-hans) and 天南星属 (zh-cn), as well as 天南星属 in Singapore (zh-sg). In Traditional Chinese contexts, it is identified as 天南星屬 (zh-hant) and 天南星屬 (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 天南星属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 天南星屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 天南星屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 天南星属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 天南星属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 天南星屬 | Wikidata |
| pl | Arizema | Wikidata |
| ru | Аризема | Wikidata |
| ja | テンナンショウ属 | Wikidata |
| az | Arizema | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated within the tropical regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Burundi, Rwanda, and the DR Congo. Its presence extends further east into the diverse terrains of Northeast Tropical Africa. Specifically, documented populations exist within the borders of Ethiopia and Somalia. Consequently, the geographical range of Arisaema spans from the central heart of the continent to its northeastern reaches.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
Chemicals
Arisaema has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, phytosterols, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytosterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Arisaema has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Arisaema has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, parasitic diseases.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parasitic diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |