Arisaema kuratae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Seriz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 56: 93 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271783
Common Names
- Arisaema Kuratae
- Kuratae Arisaema
- Kuratae Leaf Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arisaema kuratae (also called Kurata's Arisaema, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Arisaema kuratae is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, jaundice, and urinary tract infections. It is also used as a diuretic, laxative, and digestive aid.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arisaema kuratae is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arisaema kuratae is a tropical plant native to Japan. It is an evergreen perennial that grows from a tuber and can reach up to 1 meter in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through division of the tuber or by seed. The tuber should be divided in the spring and replanted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Arisaema kuratae
Arisaema kuratae is native to Japan and can be found in temperate regions of the world.
Arisaema kuratae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arisaema kuratae?
Arisaema kuratae
What is the family of Arisaema kuratae?
Araceae
What is the native range of Arisaema kuratae?
Japan
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
Shunsuke Serizawa (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seriz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:896940-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.