Arisaema hunanense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 1365 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271291
Common Names
- Hunanense Arisaema
- Hunanense's Arisaema
- Hunanensi Arisaema
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arisaema hunanense (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 hunanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used as a vegetable in some parts of India. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, skin diseases, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Arisaema hunanense are small, greenish-white in colour and have no petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arisaema hunanense can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Arisaema hunanense
Arisaema hunanense can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South and Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands.
Arisaema hunanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arisaema hunanense?
Arisaema hunanense
What type of plant is Arisaema hunanense?
A perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Arisaema hunanense?
It is native to 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
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85672-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.