Jack-in-the-pulpit

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Jack-in-the-pulpit
• jack-in-the-pulpits and cobra lilies

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Muricauda
• Pleuriarum
• Heteroarisaema
• Ringentiarum
• Dochafa
• Flagellarisaema

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Arisaema has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Phytosterols, Terpenoids.

Flavonoids

1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening

Phytosterols

1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening

Terpenoids

1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening

Activities

Arisaema has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective.

Anthelmintic

1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening

Anticancer

1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening

Antimicrobial

1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening

Antioxidant

1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening

Hepatoprotective

1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening

Conditions

Arisaema has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancer, parasitic diseases.

Cancer

1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening

Parasitic diseases

1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening