Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caudatum
ID:
270807

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 2: 559 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270139

Common Names

  • Arisaema caudatum
  • Tailed Cobra Lily
  • Tailed Jack-in-the-pulpit

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Description

Arisaema caudatum (also called Arisaema caudatum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea, and is found growing in moist, shady forests. It has a single, erect stem with a single leaf divided into three leaflets, and a single, erect flower with a yellow-green spathe and a white-green spadix.

Uses & Benefits

Arisaema caudatum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arisaema caudatum is white or yellowish-white, with a short tube and a spreading limb. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Arisaema caudatum: This plant is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. Cuttings can be taken in summer or autumn.

Where to Find Arisaema caudatum

Arisaema caudatum is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It can be found in moist, shady forests and woodlands.

Arisaema caudatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arisaema caudatum?

Arisaema caudatum

What type of plant is Arisaema caudatum?

Araceae

Where is Arisaema caudatum native to?

India

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85601-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.