Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 3: 220 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272745
Common Names
- Ornate Arisaema
- Ornate Cobra Lily
- Ornate Jack-in-the-pulpit
Description
Arisaema ornatum (also called 'Jack-in-the-Pulpit', among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to India, growing up to 1 m in height. It has large, white spathe and is found in moist forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Arisaema ornatum 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arisaema ornatum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arisaema ornatum 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 ornatum
Arisaema ornatum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Arisaema ornatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arisaema ornatum?
Arisaema ornatum
What is the common name of Arisaema ornatum?
Ornate Cobra Lily
What is the natural habitat of Arisaema ornatum?
Mountainous regions of China and Japan
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,