Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
costatum
ID:
271054

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall.) Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Flora 14(2): 459 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270386

Common Names

  • Arisaema costatum
  • Costate Cobra Lily
  • Costate Jack-in-the-pulpit

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Synonyms

  • Arisaema costatum (Wall.) Mart. ex Schott [unknown]

Description

Arisaema costatum (also called Costate Jack-in-the-Pulpit, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It grows in moist and wet soils, and can be found in forests, woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Arisaema costatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arisaema costatum has small white flowers with yellow and purple spots. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arisaema costatum is a perennial plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Arisaema costatum

Arisaema costatum is native to the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas.

Arisaema costatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arisaema costatum?

Arisaema costatum

What is the natural habitat of Arisaema costatum?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

What is the flower color of Arisaema costatum?

Green

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,

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