Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.E.Br.) N.E.Br. ex B.D.Jacks.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Index Kew. 1: 185 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271333
Common Names
- Inclusum Arisaema
- Jack-in-the-Pulpit
- Dragonroot
Description
Arisaema inclusum (also called 'Included Arisaema', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial, typically growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Taiwan. It is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Arisaema inclusum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Arisaema inclusum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arisaema inclusum is a perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Arisaema inclusum
Arisaema inclusum can be found in tropical regions of India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Arisaema inclusum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arisaema inclusum?
Arisaema inclusum
What is the natural habitat of Arisaema inclusum?
Tropical and subtropical regions
What is the growth habit of Arisaema inclusum?
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,