Arisaema lobatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 1: 487 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272004
Common Names
- Lobatum Arisaema
- Lobatum Leaf Arisaema
- Lobatum Leaf Flowering Arisaema
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arisaema lobatum (also called Chinese jack-in-the-pulpit, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China, Japan, and Korea. It has a single, unbranched stem and a single, large leaf divided into three leaflets. The flowers are small and greenish-white in color. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be found in deciduous and coniferous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Arisaema lobatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Arisaema lobatum are small, yellowish-green, and borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are slender and have long, lobed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arisaema lobatum is an evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 30-60 cm. It prefers partial shade and should be grown in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Arisaema lobatum
Arisaema lobatum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.
Arisaema lobatum FAQ
What are the common names of Arisaema lobatum?
Chinese jack-in-the-pulpit, Chinese taro
What is the natural habitat of Arisaema lobatum?
Forests, thickets, and grassy slopes
What is the flowering period of Arisaema lobatum?
April to June
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
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85704-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.