Arisaema heterophyllum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
wcs
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Rumphia 1: 110 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271226
Common Names
- Heterophyllum Arisaema
- Heterophyllum's Arisaema
- Heterophyllum Arisaema's
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Arisaema heterophyllum (also called Jack-in-the-pulpit, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to temperate regions of Asia and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has green, arrow-shaped leaves and white-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Arisaema heterophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Arisaema heterophyllum are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arisaema heterophyllum is a perennial plant that is native to India. It can be propagated from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Once established, the plant should be grown in partial shade and in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Arisaema heterophyllum
Arisaema heterophyllum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South and Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands.
Arisaema heterophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arisaema heterophyllum?
Arisaema heterophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Arisaema heterophyllum?
Tropical and subtropical regions
What is the growth habit of Arisaema heterophyllum?
It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit
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
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85667-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.