arum lily
Zantedeschia aethiopica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Arum lily, scientifically known as Zantedeschia aethiopica, is a striking perennial celebrated for its elegant white spathes. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. In various traditional medicine systems, its rhizomes are utilized for their bioactive properties, though careful handling is required due to toxicity.
Names
Common Names
- Altar-Lily
- arum-lily
- calla-lily
- common calla
- common calla-lily
- lily-of-the-Nile
- pig-lily
- trumpet-lily
- white arum-lily
- Arum Lily
- Arun Lily
- Common Arum
- Common Arum Lily
- Egyption Lily
- Florist's Calla
- Garden Calla
- Green Cala Lily
- Green Goddess
- Jack-In-The-Pulpit
- Lily Of The Nile
- Pig Lily
- White Arum
- White Arum Lily
- White Calla
- Zantedeschia aethiopica 'green goddess'
- calla lily
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Cala de Etiopia
- Cala de Etiopía
- Aro de Etiopía
- Lirio de Etiopia
- Aro de Etiopia
- Lirio de Etiopía
- Cartucho
- Alcatraz sudafricano
- cala
- cartucho
- cometa de ángel
German:
- Kalla
- Gewöhnliche Calla
French:
- Arum d’Éthiopie
- Richarde
- Calla
- Richarde
- Zantedeschie d'Éthiopie
- arum blanc
- arum d’Éthiopie
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Zantedeschia aethiopicaSynonyms
- Arodes aethiopicum
- Colocasia aethiopica
- Otosma aethiopica
- Richardia aethiopica
- Calla aethiopica
- Calla ambigua
- Pseudohomalomena pastoensis
- Calla aethiopica var. nana
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically placing it within the class Equisetopsida. Following its classification through the subclass Magnoliidae and order Alismatales, it is further categorized under the family Araceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in the genus Zantedeschia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Alismatales | WCVP |
| Family | Araceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Zantedeschia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward the Mediterranean, the species is also found in Southwestern Europe. Specifically, it inhabits the island of Corse and the coastal areas of Portugal. Finally, its geographical range extends to the island of Sardegna in the same southwestern region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zantedeschia aethiopica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include GA3, GIBBERELLIC ACID.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| GA3 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GIBBERELLIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
GA3
- Heliyon
GIBBERELLIC ACID
- Heliyon
Medicinal Uses
Zantedeschia aethiopica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bacterial infections.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| bacterial infections | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |