Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
psittacus
ID:
273890

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Barnes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 35: t. 3405 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273222

Common Names

  • Parrot Arisaema
  • Parrot Cobra Lily
  • Parrot Jack-in-the-pulpit

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Description

Arisaema psittacus (also called Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Indian Turnip, and Dragonroot, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has a single, three-parted leaf and a spadix surrounded by a hooded spathe. It grows in moist woods and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Arisaema psittacus is a perennial plant native to China. It is often used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arisaema psittacus has a white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, three-angled nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arisaema psittacus is a perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Arisaema psittacus

Arisaema psittacus is native to China and Vietnam.

Arisaema psittacus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arisaema psittacus?

Arisaema psittacus

What is the common name of Arisaema psittacus?

Parrot Cobra Lily

What is the natural habitat of Arisaema psittacus?

Forests and grasslands in the Himalayas

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

Edward Barnes (1892-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Barnes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85770-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.