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. orientaleSynonyms
- Arum petteri
- Arum consobrinum
- Arum alpinariae
- Arum nigrum subsp. petteri
- Arum orientale var. normannii
- Arum maculatum var. caucasicum
- Arum nigrum var. petteri
- Arum orientale subsp. incomptum
- Arum orientale subvar. depauperatum
- Arum orientale var. elongatum
- Arum orientale subsp. elongatum
- Arum orientale subsp. petteri
- Arum orientale var. petteri
- Arum orientale subvar. pleiocyclum
- Arum orientale var. albescens
- Arum normannii
- Arum elongatum
- Arum elongatum subsp. alpinariae
- Arum incomptum
- Arum balansanum
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.
| 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
- Chemistry & biodiversity
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).
| 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
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Methanol (meoh)
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Methanol/water (meoh/water)
- Chemistry & biodiversity