Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aprile
ID:
270391

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Murata

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 58: 29 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269723

Common Names

  • April Arisaema
  • April Jack-in-the-Pulpit
  • April Indian Turnip

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Description

Arisaema aprile (also called 'April Arum', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single flower head and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Arisaema aprile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arisaema aprile is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with three petals and a yellow center. The seed of Arisaema aprile is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Arisaema aprile are small and have a thin stem with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arisaema aprile is a deciduous perennial that grows up to 1 meter in height. It prefers partial shade and requires well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. It is also possible to propagate from cuttings, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Arisaema aprile

Arisaema aprile can be found in East Asia.

Arisaema aprile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arisaema aprile?

Arisaema aprile

What is the common name of Arisaema aprile?

No common name

What type of plant is Arisaema aprile?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Arisaema genus

Arisaema abei, Arisaema aequinoctiale, Arisaema agasthyanum, Arisaema album, Arisaema amurense, Arisaema angustatum, Arisaema anomalum, Arisaema aprile, Arisaema aridum, Arisaema asperatum, Arisaema auriculatum, Arisaema austro-yunnanense, Arisaema balansae, Arisaema bannaense, Arisaema barbatum, Arisaema barnesii, Arisaema bathycoleum, Arisaema bockii, Arisaema bonatianum, Arisaema bottae, Arisaema calcareum, Arisaema candidissimum, Arisaema caudatum, Arisaema chumponense, Arisaema ciliatum, Arisaema clavatum, Arisaema concinnum, Arisaema condaoense, Arisaema consanguineum, Arisaema constrictum, Arisaema cordatum, Arisaema costatum, Arisaema cucullatum, Arisaema dahaiense, Arisaema decipiens, Arisaema dracontium, Arisaema echinatum, Arisaema echinoides, Arisaema ehimense, Arisaema elephas, Arisaema enneaphyllum, Arisaema erubescens, Arisaema exappendiculatum, Arisaema fargesii, Arisaema filiforme, Arisaema fimbriatum, Arisaema flavum, Arisaema formosana, Arisaema franchetianum, Arisaema fraternum,

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Jin Murata (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Murata' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:901481-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.