Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nikoense
ID:
273215

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 43: 531 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272547

Common Names

  • Nikko Arisaema
  • Japanese Jack-in-the-pulpit
  • Nikko Cobra Lily

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Synonyms

  • Arisaema nikoense nikoense [unknown]

Description

Arisaema nikoense (also called 'Jack-in-the-Pulpit', among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to Japan, growing up to 1 m in height. It has large, pink spathe and is found in moist forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Arisaema nikoense is a popular ornamental plant used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arisaema nikoense sub. australe (M.Hotta) Seriz.
Arisaema nikoense sub. nikoense
Arisaema nikoense sub. brevicollum (H.Ohashi & J.Murata) J.Murata
Arisaema nikoense sub. alpicola (Seriz.) J.Murata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arisaema nikoense has small, greenish-white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arisaema nikoense can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Arisaema nikoense

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

Arisaema nikoense FAQ

What is the common name of Arisaema nikoense?

Nikko Cobra Lily

What is the natural habitat of Arisaema nikoense?

Forests of Japan

What is the flower color of Arisaema nikoense?

Greenish-yellow

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:85737-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.