Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
idaeum
ID:
280000

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coustur. & Gand.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 63: 11 (1916 publ. 1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279332

Common Names

  • Arum Idaeum
  • Idaeum Arum
  • Ida's Arum

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Description

Arum idaeum (also called Italian arum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and western Europe. It grows in shady places in woods, hedgerows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Arum idaeum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It has attractive foliage and is low maintenance.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arum idaeum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Arum idaeum is a terrestrial orchid native to the Mediterranean region. It is a hardy plant that can be grown in a variety of conditions, from full sun to partial shade. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is usually done through division of the mature plant or by seed. The seed should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Arum idaeum

Arum idaeum is found in the Mediterranean region.

Arum idaeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arum idaeum?

Arum idaeum

What is the family of Arum idaeum?

Araceae

What is the common name of Arum idaeum?

Idaean arum

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 Gandoger (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gand.' in the authors string.
Paul Cousturier (1849-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coustur.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86038-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.