Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mooneyanum
ID:
273087

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.G.Gilbert & Mayo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41: 270 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272419

Common Names

  • Mooneyanum Arisaema
  • Mooneyanum Leaf Flower
  • Mooneyanum Leaf-Flower

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Description

Arisaema mooneyanum (also called the Mooney's arisaema, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has large, arrow-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Arisaema mooneyanum is used medicinally to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arisaema mooneyanum is small and white with five petals. The seed is small and round with a black or brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arisaema mooneyanum is a tuberous perennial that is native to China and Japan. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the tuber in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Arisaema mooneyanum

Arisaema mooneyanum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Arisaema mooneyanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arisaema mooneyanum?

Arisaema mooneyanum

What is the family of Arisaema mooneyanum?

Araceae

What is the native range of Arisaema mooneyanum?

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

Michael George Gilbert (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Gilbert' in the authors string.
Simon Joseph Mayo (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mayo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:930022-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.