Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wilsonii
ID:
275816

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 23F: 212 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000275148

Common Names

  • Wilson's Cobra Lily
  • Wilson Cobra Lily
  • Arisaema wilsonii

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Synonyms

  • Arisaema wilsonii wilsonii [unknown]

Description

Arisaema wilsonii (also called Wilson'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 wilsonii 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 wilsonii 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 wilsonii is a tuberous perennial native to China. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and should be grown in partial shade. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. It can be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process and the seedlings will take several years to reach maturity.

Where to Find Arisaema wilsonii

Arisaema wilsonii can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in China.

Arisaema wilsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arisaema wilsonii?

Arisaema wilsonii

What is the common name of Arisaema wilsonii?

Wilson's Cobra Lily

Where is Arisaema wilsonii 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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85864-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.