Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thunbergii
ID:
275137

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Rumphia 1: 105 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274469

Common Names

  • Arisaema thunbergii
  • Thunberg's Arisaema
  • Arisaema

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Description

Arisaema thunbergii (also called Thunberg's Cobra Lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant that is native to Japan and Korea. It has a single, erect stem with a single, terminal, white flower. It is found in wet meadows, bogs, and wet woods.

Uses & Benefits

Arisaema thunbergii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant in some areas. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as a source of food.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arisaema thunbergii sub. thunbergii
Arisaema thunbergii sub. urashima (H.Hara) H.Ohashi & J.Murata
Arisaema thunbergii sub. autumnale J.C.Wang, J.Murata & H.Ohashi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arisaema thunbergii has small, yellow-green flowers with a red-brown center. The flowers are about 0.5 cm long and have a sweet scent. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arisaema thunbergii is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and can take up to two years to germinate.

Where to Find Arisaema thunbergii

Arisaema thunbergii can be found in Japan, Taiwan, and China.

Arisaema thunbergii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arisaema thunbergii?

Arisaema thunbergii

What is the common name of Arisaema thunbergii?

Thunberg's Cobra Lily

What is the natural habitat of Arisaema thunbergii?

Mountain forests and grassy slopes

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

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85839-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.