Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tortuosum
ID:
275234

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall.) Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274566

Common Names

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

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Synonyms

  • Arisaema curvatum Hook. [unknown]

Description

Arisaema tortuosum (also called Chinese Jack-in-the-pulpit, among many other common names) is a flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is a perennial herb with a single stem and a single leaf divided into three leaflets. It is native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea, and is found in moist forests, thickets, and grassy slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Arisaema tortuosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arisaema tortuosum var. neglectum (Schott) Fisch.
Arisaema tortuosum sub. sivadasanii (S.R.Yadav, K.S.Patil & Janarth.) Punekar & Kumaran
Arisaema tortuosum sub. tortuosum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Arisaema tortuosum flower is a greenish-yellow spathe with a long, twisted spadix. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arisaema tortuosum is a species of flowering plant native to China. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Division should be done in the spring or summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Arisaema tortuosum

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

Arisaema tortuosum FAQ

What type of plant is Arisaema tortuosum?

Arisaema tortuosum is a type of flowering plant.

Where is Arisaema tortuosum found?

Arisaema tortuosum is found in China.

What is the blooming season for Arisaema tortuosum?

Arisaema tortuosum typically blooms in early summer.

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.
Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85841-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.