Arisaema franchetianum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 1: 487 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270942
Common Names
- Franchet's Jack-in-the-Pulpit
- Franchet's Green Dragon
- Franchet's Tiger's Tail
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Arisaema franchetianum (also called Franchet's Arisaema, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is a small, evergreen herb with thick, leathery leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Himalayas, from India to China, and grows in open forests and grasslands at elevations of 1,500–3,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Arisaema franchetianum is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic, and hepatoprotective properties. It is also used to treat digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Arisaema franchetianum are small and greenish-white, with a yellowish-green spathe. The seed is a small, black, globose drupe. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arisaema franchetianum is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division of the rhizomes. For cultivation, it prefers a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining medium that is kept moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Arisaema franchetianum
Arisaema franchetianum is native to East Asia. It can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Arisaema franchetianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arisaema franchetianum?
Arisaema franchetianum
What is the natural habitat of Arisaema franchetianum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
What are the common names of Arisaema franchetianum?
It is commonly known as the Franchet's Arisaema.
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
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85649-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.