Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
creticum
ID:
279042

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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Description

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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Cultivation 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 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.