Arisaema auriculatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Buchet
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 2: 123 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269839
Common Names
- Arisaema auriculatum
- Elephant Ear Arum
- Cobra Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arisaema auriculatum (also called Chinese Cobra Lily, among many other common names) is a tuberous, herbaceous perennial native to China, Japan, and Korea. It has a single, large, heart-shaped leaf and a single, large, yellowish-green flower with a hooded spathe. It grows in moist, shady forests and along streams at elevations of 500–1800 m.
Uses & Benefits
Arisaema auriculatum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating rheumatism, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arisaema auriculatum has a greenish-yellow flower with a hood-like spathe. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arisaema auriculatum is a slow-growing, hardy plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as 10°F (-12°C). It can be propagated by seed or division of the root ball.
Where to Find Arisaema auriculatum
Arisaema auriculatum can be found in the Himalayan regions of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Arisaema auriculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arisaema auriculatum?
Arisaema auriculatum
What is the common name of Arisaema auriculatum?
Elephant's Ear Jack-in-the-Pulpit
What is the natural habitat of Arisaema auriculatum?
Arisaema auriculatum is native to the Himalayas, China, and Japan.
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
Samuel Buchet (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buchet' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85576-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.