Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fraternum
ID:
271620

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 7: 26 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270952

Common Names

  • Arisaema fraternum
  • Brotherhood Jack-in-the-Pulpit
  • Indian Turnip

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Description

Arisaema fraternum (also called Fraternal 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 fraternum 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 fraternum are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a thin, green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arisaema fraternum 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 fraternum

Arisaema fraternum is native to the eastern United States and can be found in states such as Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

Arisaema fraternum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arisaema fraternum?

Arisaema fraternum

What is the natural habitat of Arisaema fraternum?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

What are the common names of Arisaema fraternum?

It is commonly known as the Fraternal 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,

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