Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) Nakai
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 42: 454 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272198
Common Names
- Maximowiczii Arisaema
- Maximowiczii Cobra Lily
- Maximowiczii's Arisaema
Synonyms
- Arisaema maximowiczii maximowiczii [unknown]
Description
Arisaema maximowiczii (also called Japanese jack-in-the-pulpit, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Japan. It has a single stem with a whorl of three leaves at the top. Its flowers are small and greenish-white, and its fruits are red berries. It grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Arisaema maximowiczii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and as a diuretic. It is also used as a container plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arisaema maximowiczii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arisaema maximowiczii is a herbaceous perennial native to tropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the root ball and planted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Arisaema maximowiczii
Arisaema maximowiczii can be found in temperate regions of Asia.
Arisaema maximowiczii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arisaema maximowiczii?
Arisaema maximowiczii
What is the common name of Arisaema maximowiczii?
Maximowiczii
What is the habitat of Arisaema maximowiczii?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
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,