Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 52 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272099
Common Names
- Arisaema macrospathum
- Large-spathe Cobra Lily
- Large-spathe Jack-in-the-pulpit
Description
Arisaema macrospathum (also called Jack-in-the-pulpit, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea. It is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Arisaema macrospathum is used as an ornamental plant and as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arisaema macrospathum is a small, greenish-white flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a green stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arisaema macrospathum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Arisaema macrospathum
Arisaema macrospathum can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Arisaema macrospathum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arisaema macrospathum?
Arisaema macrospathum
What is the family of Arisaema macrospathum?
Araceae
What is the common name of Arisaema macrospathum?
Large-spathed jack-in-the-pulpit
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,