Arisaema galeatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 12: 102 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270963
Common Names
- Galeatum Arisaema
- Galeate Arisaema
- Galeatum Cobra Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arisaema galeatum (also called Chinese jack-in-the-pulpit, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has a single stem with a single leaf composed of three leaflets. The flowers appear in the form of a spadix surrounded by a spathe. It grows in shady, moist areas in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Arisaema galeatum 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 galeatum 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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Arisaema galeatum is a tropical perennial plant that can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by division or seed. The seed should be sown in spring in a warm, sheltered spot and kept moist.
Where to Find Arisaema galeatum
Arisaema galeatum is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.
Arisaema galeatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arisaema galeatum?
Arisaema galeatum
What type of plant is Arisaema galeatum?
Herb
Where does Arisaema galeatum grow?
China
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
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85651-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.