Arum hainesii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Riedl
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 36: 643 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279212
Common Names
- Arum hainesii
- Haines' Arum
- Haines' Calla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arum hainesii (also called Haines' 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 hainesii 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
The flower of Arum hainesii is white with a yellow center and has a pleasant fragrance. The seed is small and round with a rough surface. The seedlings are small and delicate with bright green leaves.
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Arum hainesii 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 hainesii
Arum hainesii can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Arum hainesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arum hainesii?
Arum hainesii
What is the common name of Arum hainesii?
Haines' Arum
What is the natural habitat of Arum hainesii?
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
Harald Udo von Riedl (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Riedl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:896964-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.