Arum hygrophilum
Arum hygrophilum, commonly known as the water arum, is a distinctive wetland plant valued in traditional medicine. Growing in moist habitats, it possesses unique bioactive properties. While utilized for its therapeutic potential in various cultures, careful attention must be paid to its potency and proper preparation during medicinal use.
- Scientific name: Arum hygrophilum
- Family: Araceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Arum hygrophilum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Alismatales. Finally, it is a member of the family Araceae and falls under the genus Arum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Alismatales | WCVP |
| Family | Araceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Arum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Arum hygrophilum, is recognized by various regional common names depending on the language. In Arabic, it is referred to as لوف محب للرطوبة, while in Hebrew, it is known as לוף ירוק.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | لوف محب للرطوبة | Wikidata |
| he | לוף ירוק | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Northern Africa, its presence is documented within the borders of Morocco. Its range extends significantly into Western Asia, where it can be found on the island of Cyprus. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed throughout the Levant, specifically inhabiting Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine. Finally, the plant is also known to grow within the territory of Türkiye.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Cyprus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Arum hygrophilum, is characterized by its distinct vegetative structures, most notably its large, prominent leaf. The leaf serves as a primary site for photosynthesis and is typically shaped to thrive in the moist, marshy habitats where this species is commonly found. In many medicinal plants of this genus, the leaf morphology is a key identifying feature used to distinguish it from related species during botanical study.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Arum hygrophilum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include isoorientin, luteolin, vitexin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| isoorientin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitexin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Arum hygrophilum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |