Description
Arisaema bockii (also called Bock's Cobra Lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to China, India, and Nepal, and typically grows in moist, shady forests. It is a perennial herb that produces a single, unbranched stem with a large, hooded spathe and spadix. The leaves are compound and divided into three leaflets. The flowers are small and greenish-white in color.
Uses & Benefits
Arisaema bockii 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 bockii has a small, greenish-white flower with a single spathe. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, long, thin leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arisaema bockii is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Arisaema bockii
Arisaema bockii can be found in tropical forests in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.