Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosum
ID:
274779

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall.) Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Melet. Bot. : 17 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274111

Common Names

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

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Description

Arisaema speciosum (also called Showy cobra lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to East Asia, where it is found in China, Japan, and Korea. It typically grows in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Arisaema speciosum is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arisaema speciosum var. mirabile (Schott) Engl.
Arisaema speciosum var. speciosum
Arisaema speciosum var. ziroense Gusman

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Arisaema speciosum are white, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arisaema speciosum is a herbaceous perennial that grows to a height of 30-50 cm. It is best propagated from seed, which should be planted in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have germinated, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Arisaema speciosum

Arisaema speciosum is native to India and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Arisaema speciosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arisaema speciosum?

Arisaema speciosum

What is the natural habitat of Arisaema speciosum?

Temperate forests of Japan

What are the common uses of Arisaema speciosum?

It is used for medicinal purposes and as an ornamental plant

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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85815-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.