Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monophyllum
ID:
272994

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 31: 283 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272326

Common Names

  • Jack-in-the-Pulpit
  • Monophyllum Arisaema
  • Monophyllum Jack-in-the-Pulpit

Searching for Arisaema monophyllum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Arisaema monophyllum monophyllum [unknown]

Description

Arisaema monophyllum (also called One-Leaf Jack-in-the-Pulpit, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen herb native to temperate regions of the Americas and Asia. It has single, heart-shaped leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils and prefers partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Arisaema monophyllum 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 flowers of Arisaema monophyllum are small, green in color, and have three petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

Searching for Arisaema monophyllum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Arisaema monophyllum is a herbaceous perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Arisaema monophyllum

Arisaema monophyllum 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 monophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arisaema monophyllum?

Arisaema monophyllum

What is the family of Arisaema monophyllum?

Araceae

What is the native range of Arisaema monophyllum?

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

Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85725-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.