Arisaema elephas - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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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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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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.