Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspergillum
ID:
276062

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunal

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Mém. Sect. Sci. Acad. Sci. Montpellier 1: 8 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000275394

Common Names

  • Aspergillum Arisarum
  • Aspergillum Jack-in-the-Pulpit
  • Aspergillum Jack-in-the-Pulpit Arisarum

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Description

Arisarum aspergillum (also called rough mouse-ear, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in moist and shady places and can reach up to 20 cm in height. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, up to 8 cm long, and have a strong aroma. The flowers are white or pale blue and form in clusters.

Uses & Benefits

Arisarum aspergillum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arisarum aspergillum has small white flowers with purple spots. Its seeds are small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arisarum aspergillum can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C (32°F). It can be propagated by division or seed.

Where to Find Arisarum aspergillum

Arisarum aspergillum is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Arisarum aspergillum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arisarum aspergillum?

Arisarum aspergillum

What is the common name of Arisarum aspergillum?

Aspergillum

What is the natural habitat of Arisarum aspergillum?

It is native to South Africa and grows in moist areas

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

Michel Félix Dunal (1789-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunal' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85875-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.