Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvum
ID:
273520

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br. ex Hemsl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 29: 320 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272852

Common Names

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

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Description

Arisaema parvum (also called 'Small Arisaema', among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to China and is found in moist, shady forests. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers with a yellowish center.

Uses & Benefits

Arisaema parvum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and anti-cancer properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arisaema parvum is a greenish-white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedling has a long, thin stem with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arisaema parvum can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is dormant. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Both methods should be kept moist until the plants are established.

Where to Find Arisaema parvum

Arisaema parvum is native to China and can be found in the forests of Sichuan and Yunnan.

Arisaema parvum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arisaema parvum?

Arisaema parvum

What is the common name of Arisaema parvum?

Small Cobra Lily

What is the natural habitat of Arisaema parvum?

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,

References

William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85748-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.