Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jethompsonii
ID:
272295

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thiyagaraj & P.Daniel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 54: 483 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271627

Common Names

  • Jethompsonii Arisaema
  • Jethompsonii Cobra Lily
  • Jethompsonii Jack-in-the-Pulpit

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Description

Arisaema jethompsonii (also called Jethompson's Cobra Lily, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the Himalayas. It grows in moist, shady forests and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Arisaema jethompsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arisaema jethompsonii is a small, greenish-white spathe. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arisaema jethompsonii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. The plant should be divided in early spring, when the soil is still cool. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The divisions will take several weeks to establish.

Where to Find Arisaema jethompsonii

Arisaema jethompsonii is native to tropical Asia, from India to China. It is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Arisaema jethompsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arisaema jethompsonii?

Arisaema jethompsonii

What is the natural habitat of Arisaema jethompsonii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and China.

What are the uses of Arisaema jethompsonii?

It is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.

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

Pitchai Daniel (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Daniel' in the authors string.
J.G. Thiyagaraj: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thiyag.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1009502-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.