Arisaema scortechinii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 503 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273662
Common Names
- Scortechinii Arisaema
- Scortechinii Cobra Lily
- Scortechinii Jack-in-the-Pulpit
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Arisaema scortechinii (also called Scortechini's Cobra Lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to India, where it is found in the Western Ghats. It is found in montane forest and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Arisaema scortechinii 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
The flower of Arisaema scortechinii is a small, yellow-green inflorescence with a single, yellow-green spathe. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid drupe. The seedlings are small, with a single, green, ovate leaf.
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Arisaema scortechinii 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 scortechinii
Arisaema scortechinii is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests at elevations of 0-1,000 m.
Arisaema scortechinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arisaema scortechinii?
Arisaema scortechinii
What is the common name of Arisaema scortechinii?
Scortechin's Cobra Lily
Where is Arisaema scortechinii native to?
India
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
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85793-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.