Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sardesai, S.P.Gaikwad & S.R.Yadav) Punekar & Kumaran
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Novon 19: 391 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916128
Common Names
- Arisaema ghaticum
- Ghaticum Arisaema
- Ghaticum Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Description
Arisaema ghaticum (also called 'Ghaticum Cobra Lily', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Himalayas. It has a rosette of oval-shaped leaves with a gray-green coloration and clusters of small, white flowers. It is found growing in moist, shady meadows and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Arisaema ghaticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arisaema ghaticum is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arisaema ghaticum is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, sandy soils and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Arisaema ghaticum
Arisaema ghaticum is native to Brazil and can be found in wetland areas.
Arisaema ghaticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arisaema ghaticum?
Arisaema ghaticum
What is the common name of Arisaema ghaticum?
Ghaticum Arisaema
What is the natural habitat of Arisaema ghaticum?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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
K.P.N. Kumaran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kumaran' in the authors string.