Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Lév.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Yun-Nan : 10 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272141
Common Names
- Maire's Arisaema
- Maire Arisaema
- Maire's Cobra Lily
Description
Arisaema mairei (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 mairei 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
Arisaema mairei has small yellow-green flowers with three petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arisaema mairei is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but needs regular watering during the growing season. It should be pruned regularly to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Arisaema mairei
Arisaema mairei can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Arisaema mairei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arisaema mairei?
Arisaema mairei
What is the common name of Arisaema mairei?
Maire's Arisaema
What is the natural habitat of Arisaema mairei?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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,