Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Li
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 55: 425 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270604
Common Names
- Echinoides Cobra Lily
- Arisaema Echinoides
- Echinoides Arisaema
Description
Arisaema echinoides (also called Spiny Jack-in-the-pulpit, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea and is found in moist forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Arisaema echinoides is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arisaema echinoides has a small, greenish-white flower with a single yellow-green spathe. The seeds are round and black with a white fleshy coating. The seedlings are small and have a single, pointed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arisaema echinoides is a perennial plant that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Divisions should be taken from the root ball and planted in a moist, well-draining medium. The divisions should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.
Where to Find Arisaema echinoides
Arisaema echinoides can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Arisaema echinoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arisaema echinoides?
Arisaema echinoides
What is the common name of Arisaema echinoides?
Echinoid Cobra Lily
What is the natural habitat of Arisaema echinoides?
Tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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.