Arisaema leschenaultii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
wcs
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Rumphia 1: 93 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000271852
Common Names
- Leschenaultii
- Leschenault's Jack-in-the-Pulpit
- Indian Turnip
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Arisaema leschenaultii (also called Leschenault's Arisaema, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to India and Sri Lanka. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Arisaema leschenaultii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arisaema leschenaultii has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together in small, globular heads. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Arisaema leschenaultii: This plant is propagated by 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. The plant prefers partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Arisaema leschenaultii
Arisaema leschenaultii is found in tropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Arisaema leschenaultii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arisaema leschenaultii?
Arisaema leschenaultii
What is the common name of Arisaema leschenaultii?
Leschenault's Cobra Lily
What is the family of Arisaema leschenaultii?
Araceae
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:85697-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.