Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
madhuanum
ID:
1327224

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nampy & Manudev

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 71: 269 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339678

Common Names

  • Madhuanum Arisaema
  • Jack-in-the-Pulpit
  • Indian Turnip

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Description

Arisaema madhuanum (also called Madhuan's Cobra Lily, among many other common names) is a tuberous perennial plant native to India. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and a tall, upright flower spike with a hooded tip. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Arisaema madhuanum is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arisaema madhuanum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small with lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arisaema madhuanum is a fast-growing perennial that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is best propagated from seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Arisaema madhuanum

Arisaema madhuanum can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

Arisaema madhuanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arisaema madhuanum?

Arisaema madhuanum

What type of plant is Arisaema madhuanum?

It is a flowering plant

Where is Arisaema madhuanum native to?

It is native to India

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

Santhosh Nampy (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nampy' in the authors string.
K. Madhavan Manudev (b.1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Manudev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77140206-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.