Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
utile
ID:
275669

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. ex Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Syst. Aroid. : 30 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000275001

Common Names

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

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Description

Arisaema utile (also called Utile Cobra Lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Arisaema utile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arisaema utile has small, white, hood-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, ovoid and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arisaema utile is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. It is a low-maintenance plant and requires little care.

Where to Find Arisaema utile

Arisaema utile can be found in the Himalayan regions of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.

Arisaema utile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arisaema utile?

Arisaema utile

What is the common name of Arisaema utile?

Utile Cobra Lily

What is the natural habitat of Arisaema utile?

It is native to the tropical rainforests of South America

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

IPNI record: 85854-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001084082
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-2101693: Originally associated with wfo-0001084082
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-2101693: Originally associated with wfo-0001084082
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85854-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.