Arum creticum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 13: 9 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000278374
Common Names
- Creticum Arum
- Creticum Arum Lily
- Creticum Arum Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arum creticum (also called Creticum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial herb with large, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Arum creticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arum creticum is a white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, round, dark brown capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arum creticum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers to be grown in bright, indirect light and in well-draining soil. Water the plant when the top inch of soil is dry, and fertilize it every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Arum creticum
Arum creticum can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Arum creticum FAQ
What is the common name of Arum creticum?
Cretan Arum
What is the scientific name of the Cretan Arum?
Arum creticum
What is the natural habitat of Arum creticum?
Mountainous areas of the Mediterranean region
Species in the Arum genus
Arum apulum, Arum besserianum, Arum concinnatum, Arum creticum, Arum cylindraceum, Arum cyrenaicum, Arum dioscoridis, Arum gratum, Arum hainesii, Arum hygrophilum, Arum idaeum, Arum italicum, Arum jacquemontii, Arum korolkowii, Arum lucanum, Arum maculatum, Arum nigrum, Arum orientale, Arum palaestinum, Arum pictum, Arum purpureospathum, Arum rupicola, Arum sintenisii, Arum sooi, Arum megobrebi, Arum euxinum, Arum taiwanianum,
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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85975-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.