Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wattii
ID:
275785

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 498 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000275117

Common Names

  • Arisaema Wattii
  • Wattii's Arisaema
  • Wattii Arisaema

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Description

Arisaema wattii (also called Watt's Cobra Lily, among many other common names) is a small perennial plant with a single, unbranched stem. It is native to China, and is found in moist, shady forests. The plant has a single, large, heart-shaped leaf and a single, upright flower spike.

Uses & Benefits

Arisaema wattii is a small perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a long flowering period and can be used to add color and texture to a garden. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arisaema wattii has small, greenish-white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arisaema wattii is a terrestrial plant native to India. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix that is high in organic matter and slightly acidic. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination.

Where to Find Arisaema wattii

Arisaema wattii is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is found in the Himalayan foothills, in moist forests and grasslands.

Arisaema wattii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arisaema wattii?

Arisaema wattii

What is the common name of Arisaema wattii?

Watt's Cobra Lily

Where is Arisaema wattii 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:85860-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.