Homalomena aromatica

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Calla aromatica
• Zantedeschia foetida
• Zantedeschia aromatica

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Aliasmaetales, it is classified under the family Araceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Homalomena.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it is specifically found within the South-Central territories. Its presence extends significantly into the Indian Subcontinent, where it inhabits Assam, Bangladesh, and the East Himalaya regions. Additionally, the species can be located within the Indo-China region, specifically in Cambodia. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various subtropical environments.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Homalomena aromatica is characterized by a growth habit that can be classified across different life forms depending on environmental conditions and developmental stages, though it primarily functions as a phaeonrophyte due to its woody, tree-like structure. In its mature state, it exhibits a perennial life cycle, establishing a robust structural presence in its ecosystem. However, within the specific classification of life forms, it can be categorized as a chamaephyte, particularly in instances where growth is stunted or concentrated near the ground level, as well as a hemicryptophyte during certain seasonal transitions where the perennating buds remain at or just below the soil surface. This adaptability allows the plant to persist through varying climatic cycles, transitioning from a structural woody form to more compact growth patterns when necessary to ensure survival.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Morphology

The morphology of Homalomena aromatica is characterized by a terrestrial growth habit, as it does not exhibit aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies. It is a self-supporting plant that does not function as a climber, liana, or vine, nor does it require external structures for support. In terms of its structural development, the plant is categorized as a non-woodiness herb, lacking the woody characteristics found in larger shrubs or trees. Furthermore, it operates as an independent organism, meaning it is not a parasite, and it maintains a strictly terrestrial existence rather than acting as an epiphyte.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Homalomena aromatica is characterized by a metabolic framework defined by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, a trait typical of many tropical woody angiosperms that rely on the direct fixation of carbon dioxide via the enzyme RuBisCO. This C3 mechanism dictates its gas exchange patterns and water-use efficiency, as the plant undergoes photorespiration when stomata close under high temperature or limited water availability. The metabolic processes within the leaf tissue involve the Calvin cycle to convert light energy into chemical energy, supporting the vigorous vegetative growth and biomass accumulation required for its large-leafed morphology. Consequently, its physiological performance is highly dependent on stable environmental conditions, particularly moderate temperatures and consistent moisture levels, to optimize the efficiency of its carbon assimilation process.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Homalomena aromatica has 3 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, rhizome, root.

Leaf

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Rhizome

1. Journal de mycologie medicale

Root

1. Phytochemistry

Chemicals

Homalomena aromatica has 16 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Linalool, Oplopanone, Aromadendrene oxide-(2), Bullatantriol, Flavonoids.

Linalool

1. Chemistry & biodiversity
2. Journal de mycologie medicale

Oplopanone

1. Chemistry & biodiversity
2. Phytochemistry

Aromadendrene oxide-(2)

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Bullatantriol

1. Phytochemistry

Flavonoids

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Germacrene D-4-ol

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Homalomenol A

1. Phytochemistry

Homalomenol B

1. Phytochemistry

Homalomenol D

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

M-CYMENE

1. Journal de mycologie medicale

Activities

Homalomena aromatica has 5 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Genotoxic, Thrombolytic.

Antidiabetic

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Antimicrobial

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Antioxidant

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Genotoxic

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Thrombolytic

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Homalomena aromatica has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Antidiabetic, Candida albicans.

Antidiabetic

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Candida albicans

1. Journal de mycologie medicale

Preparations

Homalomena aromatica has 4 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oils, methanolic extract, roots, supercritical CO extract.

Essential oils

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Methanolic extract

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Roots

1. Phytochemistry

Supercritical co extract

1. Chemistry & biodiversity