Status:
valid
Authors:
Schott
Source:
wcs
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 7: 27 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273652
Common Names
- Schimperianum Arisaema
- Schimperianum Cobra Lily
- Schimperianum Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Description
Arisaema schimperianum (also called Ethiopian Cobra Lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Ethiopia, where it is found in the highlands. It is found in montane forest and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Arisaema schimperianum is a popular ornamental plant used in landscaping and gardening. It is also used to create natural fences and screens. The leaves of this plant are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arisaema schimperianum has a single, yellow-green spathe with a long, slender spadix. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, long, slender stem with two to three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arisaema schimperianum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is a slow-growing plant and can take several years to reach maturity.
Where to Find Arisaema schimperianum
Arisaema schimperianum is native to Ethiopia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests at elevations of 0-1,000 m.
Arisaema schimperianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arisaema schimperianum?
Arisaema schimperianum
What is the common name of Arisaema schimperianum?
Schimper's Cobra Lily
Where is Arisaema schimperianum native to?
Ethiopia
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,