Arum gratum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schott
Source:
wcs
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Syn. Aroid. : 11 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279160
Common Names
- Arum gratum
- Gratifying Arum
- Gratifying Lords-and-Ladies
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- Arum orientale gratum (Schott) Engl. [unknown]
Description
Arum gratum (also called Gratifying Arum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a spreading, bushy habit and small, white flowers. Its leaves are simple, opposite, and lanceolate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Arum gratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arum gratum has white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.
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Arum gratum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.
Where to Find Arum gratum
Arum gratum can be found in the Mediterranean region and western Asia.
Arum gratum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arum gratum?
Arum gratum
What is the common name of Arum gratum?
Gratifying Arum
What is the natural habitat of Arum gratum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of India, China, and Southeast Asia.
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
Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86026-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.