Arisaema handelii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf ex Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 1367 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271097
Common Names
- Arisaema handelii
- Handelii Jack-in-the-Pulpit
- Handelii Indian Turnip
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arisaema handelii (also called Handel's Cobra Lily, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It grows in moist and shady areas, such as in grasslands and along the edges of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Arisaema handelii can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used to make herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arisaema handelii has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arisaema handelii is a perennial plant that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining medium.
Where to Find Arisaema handelii
Arisaema handelii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Arisaema handelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arisaema handelii?
Arisaema handelii
What is the natural habitat of Arisaema handelii?
Arisaema handelii is found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
What are the characteristics of Arisaema handelii?
Arisaema handelii is an evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and white flowers.
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
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85660-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.