Arisaema calcareum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Li
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 15(2): 106 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270105
Common Names
- Arisaema calcareum
- Calcareum Arisaema
- Arisaema Calcareum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arisaema calcareum (also called 'Calcareous Cobra Lily', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen, perennial herb with a single, large, heart-shaped leaf and a single, yellow-green flower. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Arisaema calcareum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arisaema calcareum is a white or yellowish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arisaema calcareum is a tuberous perennial native to China. It can be grown in a well-draining potting mix and should be kept in partial shade. The plant should be kept moist but not wet, and should be fertilized regularly during the growing season. Propagation is best done by division of the tuber.
Where to Find Arisaema calcareum
Arisaema calcareum is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
Arisaema calcareum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arisaema calcareum?
Arisaema calcareum
What is the natural habitat of Arisaema calcareum?
Forests of India, Nepal, and Bhutan
What type of soil does Arisaema calcareum prefer?
Well-drained, loamy soil
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
Li Heng (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Li' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85598-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.