Arum italicum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1768
Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict., ed. 8. : n.° 2 (1768)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279414
Common Names
- Italicum Arum
- Italian Arum
- Italian Lords and Ladies
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arum italicum (also called 'Italian Arum', among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a single, thick stem. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and is found in grasslands and woodlands. It has large, arrow-shaped leaves with a deep green color, and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Arum italicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop. Its leaves are edible and can be used as a vegetable, and its seeds can be eaten raw or cooked.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Arum italicum sub. albispathum (Steven ex Ledeb.) PrimeArum italicum sub. canariense (Webb & Berthel.) P.C.Boyce
Arum italicum sub. italicum
Arum italicum sub. neglectum (F.Towns.) Prime
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arum italicum is a white, hooded flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round and dark green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arum italicum is a terrestrial plant native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground.
Where to Find Arum italicum
Arum italicum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Arum italicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arum italicum?
Arum italicum
What is the common name of Arum italicum?
Italian Arum
What is the natural habitat of Arum italicum?
Tropical rainforest
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
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86047-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.