Arisaema penicillatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 18: 248 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272885
Common Names
- Brush-Like Jack-in-the-Pulpit
- Brush-Like Arisaema
- Brush-Like Cobra Lily
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Arisaema penicillatum (also called 'Brush-like 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 penicillatum 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 penicillatum 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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Arisaema penicillatum is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Division of the rhizomes should be done in spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into sections and replanted in a well-drained potting mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a shady location until established.
Where to Find Arisaema penicillatum
Arisaema penicillatum is native to China and can be found in the forests of Sichuan and Yunnan.
Arisaema penicillatum FAQ
What is the common name of Arisaema penicillatum?
Penicillate Cobra Lily
What is the natural habitat of Arisaema penicillatum?
Forests of India
What is the flower color of Arisaema penicillatum?
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
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:85751-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.