Arum orientale subsp. orientale
Arum orientale subsp. orientale, commonly known as the Eastern Arum Lily, is a striking perennial herb native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its unique spathe and spadix, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditionally, various parts have been utilized in folk medicine to treat ailments like skin inflammations.
- Scientific name: Arum orientale subsp. orientale
- Family: Araceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Alismatales, it is a member of the family Araceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Arum as the subspecies orientale.
| 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, Arum orientale subsp. orientale, is known by various regional names depending on the language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Eastern Cuckoo Pint, while in Greek, it is commonly called ανατολική κωκόκολια (anatolikí kokókolia). In Turkish, the species is known as Doğu çakır dikeni.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that spans across parts of Middle and Southeastern Europe. In Middle Europe, its presence is documented within the territories of Austria, Hungary, and the Czechia-Slovakia region. Moving toward the Balkan Peninsula, its distribution extends into Southeastern Europe. Specifically, it can be found growing in the natural habitats of Albania and Bulgaria. Consequently, this subspecies maintains a localized but significant footprint across these diverse European landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |