Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minus
ID:
272962

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Seriz.) J.Murata

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 37: 37 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272294

Common Names

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

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Description

Arisaema minus (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 minus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arisaema minus is a small, white flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves with a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arisaema minus 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 minus

Arisaema minus is native to tropical Asia, including India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in moist forests, along streams, and in other wet areas.

Arisaema minus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arisaema minus?

Arisaema minus

What is the common name of Arisaema minus?

Minus Cobra Lily

What is the natural habitat of Arisaema minus?

Tropical forests

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

Shunsuke Serizawa (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seriz.' in the authors string.
Jin Murata (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Murata' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:943563-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.