Arum orientale subsp. orientale

Arum orientale subsp. orientale · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Arum orientale subsp. orientale, is a distinctive perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. Characterized by its striking spadix and spathe, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical interest. While containing calcium oxalate crystals requiring careful handling, it has been historically utilized in traditional medicine for various therapeutic applications.

Family
Araceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Arum orientale subsp. orientale

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Alismatales
Family Araceae
Genus Arum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Hungary
Southeastern Europe Albania
Southeastern Europe Bulgaria
Southeastern Europe Greece
Southeastern Europe Romania
Southeastern Europe Türkiye-in-Europe
Southeastern Europe NW. Balkan Pen.
Eastern Europe Krym

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Arum orientale subsp. orientale has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID, CATECHIN, Epicatechin, Gallic acid, Hyperoside.

Chemicals reported in Arum orientale subsp. orientale
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CATECHIN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Epicatechin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Gallic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hyperoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isoquercitrin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
caffeic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ellagic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ferulic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
kaempferol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID

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CATECHIN

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Epicatechin

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Gallic acid

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Hyperoside

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Isoquercitrin

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caffeic acid

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ellagic acid

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ferulic acid

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kaempferol

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Preparations

Arum orientale subsp. orientale has 4 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethyl acetate (EA), infusion, methanol (MeOH), methanol/water (MeOH/water).

Preparations reported for Arum orientale subsp. orientale
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Ethyl acetate (ea) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Infusion 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Methanol (meoh) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Methanol/water (meoh/water) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Ethyl acetate (ea)

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Infusion

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Methanol (meoh)

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Methanol/water (meoh/water)

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