Arisaema wrayi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 25: 205 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000275179
Common Names
- Wray's Arisaema
- Arisaema
- Arisaema wrayi
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arisaema wrayi (also called Wray's Arisaema, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial, up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China. It is found in moist, evergreen forests, at altitudes of 500-1200 m.
Uses & Benefits
Arisaema wrayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known to have medicinal properties, such as being used to treat skin ailments and as a digestive aid. It is also used to make perfumes and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arisaema wrayi has small, greenish-white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, pointed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arisaema wrayi is a small, evergreen perennial with glossy, dark green leaves. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be grown in partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Arisaema wrayi
Arisaema wrayi can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in China.
Arisaema wrayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arisaema wrayi?
Arisaema wrayi
What is the natural habitat of Arisaema wrayi?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
What is the conservation status of Arisaema wrayi?
Least Concern
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
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85865-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.