Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microspadix
ID:
272929

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 37: 142 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272261

Common Names

  • Microspadix Arisaema
  • Microspadix Cobra Lily
  • Microspadix Jack-in-the-Pulpit

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Description

Arisaema microspadix (also called Microspadix Cobra Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a single, large, heart-shaped leaf and a tall, slender flower stalk. It is native to tropical regions of India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It is typically found in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Arisaema microspadix is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arisaema microspadix is a small, white or yellowish-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arisaema microspadix is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Arisaema microspadix

Arisaema microspadix can be found in temperate regions of Asia.

Arisaema microspadix FAQ

What are the common names for Arisaema microspadix?

Microspadix Cobra Lily

What is the natural habitat of Arisaema microspadix?

Moist deciduous forests

What are the uses of Arisaema microspadix?

Medicinal, ornamental, and shade tree

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:85721-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.