Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elephas
ID:
271294

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buchet

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 1: 370 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270626

Common Names

  • Elephant's Cobra Lily
  • Arisaema Elephas
  • Elephant's Arisaema

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Description

Arisaema elephas (also called Elephant's foot, among many other common names) is a small shrub or herbaceous plant native to India. It is a small, bushy, evergreen shrub with small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Uses & Benefits

Arisaema elephas is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arisaema elephas 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arisaema elephas is a tropical plant that can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall, with the divisions planted in a warm, moist environment. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Arisaema elephas

Arisaema elephas can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Arisaema elephas FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arisaema elephas?

Arisaema elephas

What is the common name of Arisaema elephas?

Elephant Arisaema

What is the natural habitat of Arisaema elephas?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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

Samuel Buchet (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buchet' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85632-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.