Arisaema dracontium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Schott
Source:
wcs
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Melet. Bot. : 17 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270564
Common Names
- Dragonroot
- Arisaema Dracontium
- Dragon Arisaema
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arisaema dracontium (also called Green Dragon, 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 dracontium is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arisaema dracontium is a small, greenish-white flower with a hooded spathe and a long spadix. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arisaema dracontium is a perennial plant that grows from a tuber. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Arisaema dracontium
Arisaema dracontium is found in temperate and tropical regions of the world, including North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Arisaema dracontium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arisaema dracontium?
Arisaema dracontium
What is the natural habitat of Arisaema dracontium?
It is found in temperate forests of North America.
What are the medicinal uses of Arisaema dracontium?
It is used to treat digestive disorders and skin conditions.
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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85629-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.